— microwaveable , adj.
/muy"kroh wayv'/ , n. , v. , microwaved, microwaving .
n.
1. an electromagnetic wave of extremely high frequency, 1 GH 3 or more, and having wavelengths of from 1 mm to 30 cm.
2. See microwave oven .
v.i.
3. to use a microwave oven.
v.t.
4. to cook, defrost, or otherwise prepare in a microwave oven.
[ 1930-35; MICRO- + WAVE ]