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

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

[ Syn: microwave oven ]

cook or heat in a microwave oven; You can microwave the leftovers

[ Syn: micro-cook , zap , nuke ]