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Microwave

Noun CEFR C1 Standard
ˈmaɪkɹəˌweɪv

Definitions

  1. An electromagnetic wave with wavelength between that of infrared light and radio waves.
  2. Ellipsis of microwave oven.
    abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis

Equivalents

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Examples

“Many radar systems use⟳ a combination of radio waves and microwaves.”
“Microwaves do not follow⟳ the curvature of the earth, but travel⟳ in a straight line. They must therefore have⟳ unobstructed "line of sight" and the dish aerials have⟳ to be sited on towers or high buildings, on high ground, or a combination of all three.”
“Just put⟳ it in the microwave for 30 seconds and it's ready to eat⟳.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

microwave meal microwave oven microwave radiation microwave resonant cavity thruster microwave safe microwave spectroscopy

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