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mic·ro·wave

microwave

 
pronunciation:
maI kro weIv
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: Like waves in the sea, there are types of waves that travel through the air. These waves move energy from place to place, and when they do this, they can create things like sound or heat. One type of wave is a microwave. As microwaves travel, they are able to create heat very quickly.
This small oven uses microwaves to heat food.
definition 2: A microwave is a special oven that can heat foods or liquids very, very fast. "Microwave" is a short way of saying "microwave oven."
The pizza was starting to get cold, so Matt's mom heated it in the microwave.
 
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