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Microwave

MY-kruh-wayv

/ˈmaɪkrʌˌweɪv/

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Syllable breakdown

microwave

Dictionary meaning

Kitchen appliance that cooks food by passing an electromagnetic wave through it.

Examples

  • Used for radar and microwave ovens and for transmitting telephone, facsimile, video and data.
  • You can microwave the leftovers.

Synonyms: microwave oven

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