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microwave

/ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌweɪv/

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What does microwave mean?

noun

  1. An electromagnetic wave with wavelength between that of infrared light and radio waves.
  2. Ellipsis of microwave oven.

verb

  1. To cook (something) in a microwave oven.
More meanings (1)

verb

  1. (slang) To provide minimal preparation for implementation, deeming full or extensive preparation as unnecessary.
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/ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌweɪv/

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