American English pronunciation
How to pronounce microwaves
IPA transcription: ['maɪkɹoʊ,weɪvz]
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Noun
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a short electromagnetic wave (longer than infrared but shorter than radio waves); used for radar and microwave ovens and for transmitting telephone, facsimile, video and data
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kitchen appliance that cooks food by passing an electromagnetic wave through it; heat results from the absorption of energy by the water molecules in the food
Verb
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cook or heat in a microwave oven
“You can microwave the leftovers”
Usage examples
- Microwaves are also employed in microwave ovens and in radar technology.
- A detector is placed at the end of the cavity to detect the microwaves.