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/ˈmaɪkɹəˌweɪv/ · noun
An electromagnetic wave with wavelength between that of infrared light and radio waves..
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.
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.
Use microwave when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Microwave means An electromagnetic wave with wavelength between that of infrared light and radio waves..
Common synonyms include SHF, nuke, microcook, zap.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Many radar systems use a combination of radio waves and microwaves.
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