microwaves

/ˈmaɪkroʊweɪvz/

Meanings

noun

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

Examples :

"My science textbook explains that microwaves are a type of energy, like radio waves but with a shorter wavelength. "

verb

To cook (something) in a microwave oven.

Examples :

"I will microwave the leftovers for lunch. "

food technology utensil machine

noun

An oven that uses microwave energy to heat food or other items placed within it.

Examples :

"I used the microwaves in the office to heat up my lunch. "

technology electronics utensil device machine food

Related Words

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

textbook noun

/ˈtɛkst.bʊk/

A coursebook, a formal manual of instruction in a specific subject, especially one for use in schools or colleges.

"My math teacher recommended a specific textbook for extra practice. "

explains verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnz/ /ɛkˈspleɪnz/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

leftovers noun

/ˈlɛftˌʌvərz/ /ˈlɛftˌoʊvərz/

Something left behind; an excess or remainder.

"We ate the leftovers from dinner for lunch the next day. "

between noun

/bɪˈtwiːn/ /bəˈtwin/

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

wavelength noun

/ˈweɪvlɛŋ(k)θ/ /ˈweɪvˌlɛŋ(k)θ/

The length of a single cycle of a wave, as measured by the distance between one peak or trough of a wave and the next; it is often designated in physics as λ, and corresponds to the velocity of the wave divided by its frequency.

"The radio waves used in the school's wireless network have a specific wavelength. "

infrared noun

/ˌɪnfrəˈrɛd/ /ˌɪnfrəˈrɑd/

Electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength longer than visible light, but shorter than microwave radiation, having a wavelength between 700 nm and 1 mm

"The security camera uses infrared technology to see in the dark. "

microwave noun

/ˈmaɪkɹəʊˌweɪv/

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

"The microwave oven uses electromagnetic microwaves to heat food quickly. "

science noun

/ˈsaɪəns/

A particular discipline or branch of learning, especially one dealing with measurable or systematic principles rather than intuition or natural ability.

"Of course in my opinion Social Studies is more of a science than an art."

energy noun

/ˈɛnəd͡ʒi/ /ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi/

The impetus behind all motion and all activity.

"The children's energy fueled their excitement for the school trip. "

electromagnetic adjective

/ɪˌlɛktroʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk/ /ɪˌlɛktrəʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk/ /iˌlɛktroʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk/ /iˌlɛktrəʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk/

Relating to electromagnetism

"The cell phone emits electromagnetic waves that allow us to communicate. "

shorter adjective

/ˈʃɔːtə/ /ˈʃɔɹtɚ/

Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.

"My younger brother is shorter than me. "