microwaves

1. Electromagnetic waves with a wavelength on the order of a few inches. Microwaves are longer than infrared radiation and shorter than radio waves. Microwaves are used extensively for communication, both in satellite television and for the transmission of long-distance telephone signals. In a microwave oven, food is cooked by the heat generated when the water in the food absorbs microwaves.

Example Sentences

These microwaves are powerful enough to melt rock.

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“These rocks are like microwaves,” she said, quickly dipping them in buckets of water to remove the ash.

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A mini fridge was handy, though microwaves weren’t available for reheating leftovers.

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Like the bodegas of New York, they have become part of the fabric of contemporary urban life, multifunctional spaces that can be restaurants or coffee shops or bars with microwaves and outdoor seating.

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The product arrived at the height of America’s convenience craze: microwaves, coffee makers and self-cleaning ovens were transforming kitchens.

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