Synonyms for microwave

Noun

1. microwave, electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetic wave, nonparticulate radiation

usage: 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

2. microwave, microwave oven, kitchen appliance

usage: kitchen appliance that cooks food by passing an electromagnetic wave through it; heat is produced by the absorption of microwave energy by the water molecules in the food

Verb

1. microwave, micro-cook, zap, nuke, cook

usage: cook or heat in a microwave oven; "You can microwave the left-overs"