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microonda
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 t…
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Meanings (ES + gloss)
microondear
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.
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