Synonyms for microwave
ˈmaɪ kroʊˌweɪvmi·crowave

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1. microwaveverb

   Synonyms:
   nuke

2. microwaveverb

   To cook (something) in a microwave oven.

   Synonyms:
   nuke

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1. microwavenoun

   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

   Synonyms:
   microwave oven

2. microwave, microwave ovenverb

   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

   Synonyms:
   microwave oven

3. microwave, micro-cook, zap, nukeverb

   cook or heat in a microwave oven

   "You can microwave the leftovers"

   Synonyms:
   micro-cook, vaporize, atomize, zap, atom-bomb, nuke, atomise

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1. • Electromagnetic Radiation

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1. List of paraphrases for "microwave":

   radiometer

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1. Michelle Lettrich:

   This is an extremely forgiving recipe that can easily be made in many different ways. Whether you want to microwave [below], cook it on the stove, or let it cook in the crockpot, we’ve got you covered.

2. Maria Caudillo:

   So many commuters bring food with them on public transport, but have to wait until they reach a place with a microwave oven if they want a hot meal.

3. Amy Simon:

   Juno's microwave radiometer probes deep into the planet's atmosphere by detecting high-frequency radio waves that can penetrate through the thick cloud layers. The data from Hubble and Gemini can tell us how thick the clouds are and how deep we are seeing into the clouds.

4. Whitney Linsenmeyer:

   You can use a microwave steaming tray with water in the bottom, or simply add your vegetables and a small amount of water to a microwave-safe bowl and cover with microwave-safe plastic wrap, leaving one corner open to allow air to escape.

5. Denise Woodard:

   You put it in a microwave or on a stovetop and then use it as a main dish or a side, it’s really easy to prepare for my whole family because of all our dietary restrictions.