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microwave

[mahy-kroh-weyv] / ˈmaɪ kroʊˌweɪv /
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cook
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High-power microwave systems are generally less vulnerable to rain, fog or smoke than lasers, but still depend on line of sight, range, beam control and the surrounding electromagnetic environment.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

Quaise's application involves "sending electromagnetic waves in the microwave millimetre wave spectrum to essentially melt and vaporise through the rock," explains Harry Kelso, Quaise's communications manager.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

It lacked a minibar but came with a fridge, microwave and standard coffee maker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

Typically, I’ll pop open two cans, pour the contents into my designated soup bowl, heat it in the microwave and indulge.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

He puts the mugs in the microwave, then fills a plate with cookies.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




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