microwaves

'microwaves'

[microwave.n.01] as in: a short electromagnetic wave (longer than infrared but shorter than radio waves); used for radar and microwave ovens and for transmitting telephone, facsimile, video and data

'microwaves'

[microwave.n.02] as in: kitchen appliance that cooks food by passing an electromagnetic wave through it; heat results from the absorption of energy by the water molecules in the food

'microwaves'

[microwave.v.01] as in: cook or heat in a microwave oven

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Examples:
You can microwave the leftovers