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Microwaving: meaning, definitions and examples

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microwaving

 

[ ˈmaɪkrəˌweɪvɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

food preparation

Microwaving refers to the process of cooking or heating food using a microwave oven. The microwave oven utilizes electromagnetic radiation in the microwave frequency range to agitate water molecules in food, causing them to heat up and cook the food. This method is popular for its speed and convenience, allowing for quick meal preparation. It is particularly useful for reheating leftovers and defrosting frozen items. However, certain foods may not heat evenly in a microwave, requiring attention to time and power settings.

Synonyms

heating, nuking, waving

Examples of usage

  • I'm microwaving a burrito for lunch.
  • She is microwaving the soup to warm it up.
  • After the meal, we started microwaving the leftovers.
  • He prefers microwaving his coffee instead of using a kettle.

Translations

Translations of the word "microwaving" in other languages:

🇵🇹 microondas

🇮🇳 माइक्रोवेविंग

🇩🇪 Mikrowellen

🇮🇩 memanaskan dengan microwave

🇺🇦 мікрохвильове приготування

🇵🇱 mikrofala

🇯🇵 電子レンジ調理

🇫🇷 cuisson au micro-ondes

🇪🇸 cocción en microondas

🇹🇷 mikrodalga

🇰🇷 전자레인지 조리

🇸🇦 طهي بالميكروويف

🇨🇿 mikrovlnná trouba

🇸🇰 mikrovlnná rúra

🇨🇳 微波加热

🇸🇮 mikrovalovna

🇮🇸 örbylgjuofn

🇰🇿 микротолқын

🇬🇪 მიკროტალღური

🇦🇿 mikrodalğa

🇲🇽 cocción en microondas

Word origin

The term 'microwave' originates from 'microwaves', which are a type of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths ranging from one meter to one millimeter. The first practical microwave oven was invented in 1945 by Percy Spencer, an engineer who discovered that microwave radiation could cook food while working on radar technology. He noted that a candy bar in his pocket melted while he was testing a magnetron, leading him to experiment with food. The first commercial microwave oven, called the 'Radarange', was introduced by Raytheon in 1947. Over the years, microwave ovens evolved with more compact designs and features like automated cooking settings. The popularity of microwaving as a cooking method surged in homes during the 1970s, becoming a staple in modern kitchens for its efficiency and ease of use.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,514, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.