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Microwave

/mˈaɪkrəˌweɪv/
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(noun) An electromagnetic wave with wavelength between that of infrared light and radio waves.

It is about time we bought a new microwave oven.
That year's buzzword was digital: digital clocks, digital microwave ovens, even digital pens.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The college student used a ____ oven to quickly heat up some leftover food for dinner after a long day of studying.

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