microwave

noun

An electromagnetic wave with wavelength between that of infrared light and radio waves.

Ellipsis of microwave oven. [An oven that uses microwave-frequency energy to heat food or other items placed within it.]

verb

(transitive) To cook (something) in a microwave oven.

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

Roots

mikrosmicro- · Greek · small

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