microwave

An electromagnetic wave with wavelength between that of infrared light and radio waves.

• Many radar systems use a combination of radio waves and microwaves.

Ellipsis of microwave oven.abbreviationalt-ofellipsis

• Just put it in the microwave for 30 seconds and it's ready to eat.

To cook (something) in a microwave oven.transitive

• A vengeful mother-of-three has been jailed for 168 days after being convicted of killing a neighbour's kitten by microwaving the 10-week-old pet.

To provide minimal preparation for implementation, deeming full or extensive preparation to be unnecessary.slangtransitive