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microwave

[mahy-kroh-weyv] / ˈmaɪ kroʊˌweɪv /
VERB
cook
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In 1967, a household countertop microwave made its debut; it cost less than $500.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The results showed that microwave frying led to quicker moisture loss, reduced cooking times, and lower oil uptake overall.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

However, microwave frying alone does not produce the desired texture.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

Arno Penzias at Bell Labs won the Nobel Prize in Physics for discovering “cosmic microwave background radiation” from the Big Bang.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

At the same time, Emma pauses the microwave.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller