Definition of Microwaves

1. Noun. (plural of microwave) ¹

2. Verb. (third-person singular of microwave) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Microwaves

1. microwave [v] - See also: microwave

Medical Definition of Microwaves

1. That portion of the electromagnetic spectrum lying between uhf (ultrahigh frequency) radio waves and heat (infrared) waves. Microwaves are used to generate heat, especially in some types of diathermy. They may cause heat damage to tissues. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Microwaves

microwave diathermy machine
microwave interferometer
microwave linear accelerator
microwave meal
microwave meals
microwave oven
microwave ovens
microwave radar
microwave radiation
microwave safe
microwave spectroscopy
microwave spectrum
microwave therapy
microwaveable
microwaved
microwaves
microwaving
microwear
microweber
microwebers
microwelding
microwell
microwells
microwire
microwires
microworld
microworlds
microxyphil
microzoa
microzone

Literary usage of Microwaves

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Measurements for Competitiveness in Electronics (1994)
"Both the capabilities and the limitations of microwaves are commonly ... Each of the following sections describes an important characteristic of microwaves. ..."

2. Read & Understand Science Grades 4-6 by Evan-Moor Educational Publishers, Ana Shirazi, Delana Heidrich, Judith Herbst, Kathleen Simpson (2005)
"The microwaves bounced off the metal of ships and returned a signal. ... Spencer's egg cooked because water in the egg absorbed microwaves. ..."

3. An Assessment Of Potential Health Effects From Exposure To Pave Paws Low by Brer, National Research Council (U.S.) (2005)
"Effects of GSM-900 MHz microwaves on the experimental allergic ... Effects of GSM-900 microwaves on female rats bearing DMBA-induced tumours. ..."

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