microwave

Significat

Noun

1. An electromagnetic wave with wavelength between that of infrared light and radio waves.
2. Ellipsis of microwave oven.

Verb

1. To cook (something) in a microwave oven.
2. (slang) To provide minimal preparation for implementation, deeming full or extensive preparation as unnecessary.

Pronunciat com a (IPA)

/ˈmaɪkɹəˌweɪv/

Etimologia

From micro- + wave.