microwave
Countertop food heater
A microwave is electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than radio waves but longer than infrared.
More commonly, it's the kitchen appliance that uses such radiation to heat food quickly: Just microwave it for two minutes.
The verb means to cook or heat in this appliance.
Microwave ovens work by exciting water molecules, which is why dry foods heat unevenly.
Efficiency-boosting method
- reheatingRestoring temperature to food
- defrostingRemoving accumulated ice
- leftoversUneaten food kept afterward
- ready-mealsPrecooked packaged dinners
instant · warm-up · snacking · one-touch · speedy · efficient · grab-and-go · popcorn
Rotating music player
- wattageElectrical output measure
- magnetronMicrowave-generating vacuum tube
- timerDuration-tracking mechanism
- doorHinged room barrier
keypad · carousel · cavity · beep · ventilation · display · digital · inverter
Involving electric and magnetic fields
- radiationEnergy propagation through space
- frequencyRate of recurrence
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- resonanceAmplified oscillation at natural frequency
magnetron · oscillation · energy · photon · spectrum · thermal · excitation · molecules
Releasing hot vapor
- defrostingRemoving accumulated ice
- reheatingRestoring temperature to food
- parboilingPartially cooking in water
- blanchingBriefly boiling then cooling
Fiery particles from friction
- metalHard conductive solid
- arcingMoving along curved trajectory
- overheatingBecoming dangerously warm
- explosionViolent burst of energy
superheating · burns · BPA · venting · leakage · shielding · unattended
time-saver
Efficiency-boosting method
- reheatingRestoring temperature to food
- defrostingRemoving accumulated ice
- leftoversUneaten food kept afterward
ready-meals · instant · warm-up · snacking · one-touch · speedy · efficient · grab-and-go · popcorn
turntable
Rotating music player
- wattageElectrical output measure
- magnetronMicrowave-generating vacuum tube
- timerDuration-tracking mechanism
door · keypad · carousel · cavity · beep · ventilation · display · digital · inverter · handle
electromagnetic
Involving electric and magnetic fields
- radiationEnergy propagation through space
- frequencyRate of recurrence
- absorptionProcess of taking in
resonance · magnetron · oscillation · energy · photon · spectrum · thermal · excitation · molecules · penetration
steaming
Releasing hot vapor
- defrostingRemoving accumulated ice
- reheatingRestoring temperature to food
- parboilingPartially cooking in water
blanching · warming · stirring · covering · venting · rotating
sparks
Fiery particles from friction
- metalHard conductive solid
- arcingMoving along curved trajectory
- overheatingBecoming dangerously warm
explosion · superheating · burns · BPA · venting · leakage · shielding · unattended
- home lifehome, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living room
- Innovationselectricity, steam engine, printing press, telephone, telegraph
- kitchencabinets, counter, countertop, dishwasher, faucet
- kitchenskitchen, sink, home kitchen, oven, stove
- powered machineselectric car, laptop, smartphone, television, blender
- telecommunicationscell phone, cellphone, signals, cellular network, telephone calls
microwaveconventional oven
Standard thermal cooking appliance
wood-fired oven · brick oven · open flame · slow cooker · charcoal grill
microwavefreezer
Subzero storage compartment
refrigerator · icebox · deep freeze · cold storage · cooler
microwavegamma ray
High-energy nuclear emission
gamma rays · X-ray · X-rays · radio wave · radio waves
- microwave popcornPre-packaged poppable snack
- microwave ovenAppliance using radiation for heating
- microwave mealPre-made food for quick reheating
- microwave safeSuitable for radiation reheating
- pop in the microwave
- microwave dinner
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