microwave

noun

1. 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.”

2. (abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis)Ellipsis of microwave oven.

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

verb

1. (transitive)To cook (something) in a microwave oven.

   “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.”

2. (slang, transitive)To provide minimal preparation for implementation, deeming full or extensive preparation as unnecessary.