unmicrowavable

Avoid radiation cooking

Not suitable for heating in a microwave oven, either because the material will be damaged, cause sparks, or release harmful substances: The container was labeled unmicrowavable.

Most metals, some plastics, and certain ceramics fall into this category.

Also spelled unmicrowaveable.

hazard

metal

Hard conductive solid

arcing · fire · explosion · melting · conductive · flammable · combustible · ignition · short-circuit · overheating

containers

styrofoam

Expanded plastic foam material

melamine · thermoset · tupperware · yogurt cup · disposable · packaging · lids · wrap · cling film · foam

materials

ceramic

Fired clay material

pottery · earthenware · glassware · decorative · vintage · antique · hand-painted · glazed · lacquered · wooden

foods

eggs

Reproductive cells in shells

bread · unsealed · unvented · thick-skinned · dense · uneven

Opposites
microwave compatibility

unmicrowavablemicrowavable

Suitable for radiation heating

microwave-safe

Family

microwave, microwavable, microwaveable, wave, waves, waved, waving, waviness, waveform

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G