microwave
gb/mˈaɪkɹoʊwˌeɪv/ us/mˈaɪkɹoʊwˌeɪv/
A2
Inglese
~ 6800
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
A2
entity
1
electric kitchen appliance for heating
A small machine in the kitchen that uses waves to heat or cook food very fast.
Schema d'uso:
to put [food] in the microwave
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes say *"put it on the microwave"* when they mean *"put it in the microwave"*. Use "in" when you mean inside the appliance.
Sinonimi
microwave oven (More formal and complete term; often used in product descriptions or technical writing.)
Contrari
conventional oven (Uses hot air or gas instead of microwave radiation and usually cooks more slowly.)
Collocazioni
put it in the microwave
|heat it in the microwave
|clean the microwave
|a new microwave
|microwave oven
Temi
daily life
|home
|food
|daily_life
|food_drink
Esempi
- Just put the leftovers in the microwave for two minutes.
- Our old microwave broke, so we had to buy a new one.
- She reheated her coffee in the office microwave.
- The instructions say not to put metal in the microwave.
- He forgot his lunch in the microwave and it went cold again.
Esempi per chi studia
- I heat my food in the microwave.
- We have a small microwave in the kitchen.
- Do not put this plastic bowl in the microwave.
- She bought a new microwave for her flat.
- He uses the microwave to warm his soup.
Verbo
B1
action
2
cook or heat in a microwave
To make food or a drink hot by putting it in a microwave oven.
Schema d'uso:
to microwave [food or drink]
Errore comune:
Some learners say *"I make it hot in the microwave"* instead of the more natural verb *"microwave"*, as in *"I microwave it"*. Also, avoid saying *"I warm it with microwave"*; use *"in the microwave"*.
Sinonimi
heat up (More general; can use any method of heating, not just a microwave.)
Contrari
chill (Means to make something cold, the opposite of heating it in a microwave.)
Collocazioni
microwave leftovers
|microwave a meal
|microwave the milk
|microwave frozen food
|microwave it for [time]
Temi
daily life
|food
|daily_life
|food_drink
Esempi
- I'll just microwave some soup for lunch.
- Microwave the rice for one minute before serving.
- She microwaved the milk so the baby’s bottle would be warm.
- You can microwave this frozen pizza straight from the freezer.
- He quickly microwaved his coffee after it went cold.
Esempi per chi studia
- I microwave my dinner every night.
- Please microwave the vegetables for three minutes.
- She microwaved her tea because it was cold.
- You can microwave this meal in its box.
- He microwaves his breakfast when he is late.
adjective
B1
property
3
for cooking or use in microwaves
Says that something, like food or a bowl, is made for use in a microwave oven.
Schema d'uso:
microwave [noun]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes write *"safe for microwave"* instead of the common adjective phrase *"microwave safe"*, as in *"This bowl is microwave safe."* Also, *"microwave food"* can mean food to be cooked in a microwave, not food made of microwaves.
Sinonimi
ready-made (Often used for meals that only need heating; does not specifically mention a microwave.)
Contrari
oven-baked (Describes food meant for a conventional oven, contrasting with food designed for microwaving.)
Collocazioni
microwave meal
|microwave dinner
|microwave popcorn
|microwave-safe container
|microwave recipe
Temi
daily life
|food
|home
|daily_life
|food_drink
Esempi
- She grabbed a microwave meal from the freezer.
- Microwave popcorn is one of his favorite snacks.
- Always use a microwave-safe bowl for heating soup.
- This plate is not microwave safe and may crack.
- He prefers microwave dinners when he gets home late from work.
Esempi per chi studia
- I ate a microwave meal for lunch.
- We made microwave popcorn for the movie.
- Use a microwave-safe cup for your tea.
- She bought some microwave dinners at the store.
- This plastic box is not microwave safe.
unknown
technical
C1
entity
4
short-wavelength electromagnetic radiation
A type of invisible energy wave, shorter than radio waves, used in ovens, phones, and radar machines.
Schema d'uso:
a microwave with [frequency/wavelength]
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse the scientific sense with the kitchen appliance and say things like *"The microwave travels through space"* when they mean *"microwaves"* as waves. The scientific sense is usually used in the plural when talking about the waves themselves.
Sinonimi
microwave radiation (More explicit technical term; emphasizes the energy form rather than the wave itself.)
Contrari
direct current (Represents electrical flow without electromagnetic wave propagation, contrasting with wave-based microwaves.)
Collocazioni
microwave radiation
|microwave frequency
|microwave signal
|microwave band
|absorb microwaves
Temi
science
|technology
Esempi
- Water molecules absorb microwave radiation and convert it into heat.
- The device operates at a microwave frequency of 2.45 GHz.
- Microwaves are used extensively in satellite communication systems.
- The experiment measured how different materials block microwaves.
- Microwave transmission can be affected by heavy rain and obstacles.
Esempi per chi studia
- Microwaves are a kind of electromagnetic wave.
- Some phones use microwaves to send signals.
- Water gets hot when it absorbs microwaves.
- Microwaves have shorter wavelengths than radio waves.
- Scientists use microwaves in many machines.
adjective
technical
C1
property
5
relating to microwave technology
About machines or systems that use microwave energy or microwave signals.
Schema d'uso:
microwave [technology/equipment/system]
Errore comune:
Learners may think *"microwave"* as an adjective always refers to kitchen ovens. In technical contexts it usually means related to microwave radiation or signals, not cooking.
Sinonimi
radiofrequency (Covers a broader range of frequencies; not limited to the microwave band.)
Contrari
optical (Refers to systems using visible or near-visible light, contrasting with microwave-based systems.)
Collocazioni
microwave antenna
|microwave engineering
|microwave link
|microwave circuit
|microwave communication
Temi
science
|technology
|communication
Esempi
- She specializes in microwave engineering and antenna design.
- The company built a microwave link between the two towers.
- Microwave circuits must be carefully designed to minimize loss.
- They tested the new radar in a microwave laboratory.
- Microwave communication systems are sensitive to obstacles in the signal path.
Esempi per chi studia
- He works on microwave communication systems.
- The engineer designs microwave antennas.
- This is a microwave test lab at the university.
- They study microwave signals in this course.
- Microwave technology is used in many devices.
Grammatica
Forma base
microwave
IPA
GB/mˈaɪkɹoʊwˌeɪv/
US/mˈaɪkɹoʊwˌeɪv/
Sillabe e accento
mi - crowave (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (mi)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: microwave
- Plural: microwaves
Verb
- Base: microwave
- 3rd Person Singular: microwaves
- Present Participle: microwaving
- Past: microwaved
Famiglia di parole
Forms
microwaves
noun
microwaving
verb
microwaved
verb
Related words
microwaveable
adjective
Espressioni
microwave dinner
1/mˈaɪkɹoʊwˌeɪv dˈɪnɚ/
fixed phrase
single-serve dinner for microwaving
A single meal in a box or tray that you heat in a microwave for dinner.
Esempi
- He ate a microwave dinner in front of the TV.
- On busy nights we just have microwave dinners.
- She keeps a few microwave dinners at work for late shifts.
microwave meal
1/mˈaɪkɹoʊwˌeɪv mˈil/
fixed phrase
ready-made meal for microwaving
A ready meal that you only need to heat in a microwave before eating.
Esempi
- I grabbed a microwave meal from the freezer because I was too tired to cook.
- He lives on microwave meals during exam season.
- The supermarket has a big range of cheap microwave meals.
microwave oven
1/mˈaɪkɹoʊwˌeɪv ˈʌvən/
fixed phrase
electric appliance for quick cooking
A kitchen machine that uses microwaves to heat or cook food.
Esempi
- They installed a microwave oven above the stove to save space.
- The recipe says you can use either a microwave oven or a regular oven.
- Her first big purchase for the new flat was a microwave oven.
microwave popcorn
1/mˈaɪkɹoʊwˌeɪv pˈɑpkˌɔɹn/
fixed phrase
bagged popcorn for microwaving
Popcorn in a paper bag that you put in the microwave to make it pop.
Esempi
- We made some microwave popcorn before starting the movie.
- Microwave popcorn is quick, but it can burn easily if you leave it too long.
- She prefers air-popped popcorn to microwave popcorn.
microwave popcorn
1/mˈaɪkɹoʊwˌeɪv pˈɑpkˌɔɹn/
fixed phrase
popcorn made in a microwave
popcorn you cook in the microwave
Esempi
- He put a bag of microwave popcorn in for two minutes.
- Microwave popcorn is quick, but it can burn easily if you forget it.
microwave radiation
1/mˈaɪkɹoʊwˌeɪv ɹˌeɪdiˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
electromagnetic energy in microwave band
Energy in the form of waves in the microwave range, used in ovens, phones, and radar.
Esempi
- Microwave radiation causes water molecules to vibrate and heat up.
- The study looked at possible health effects of long-term exposure to microwave radiation.
- Shielding is used to stop microwave radiation from leaking out of the oven.
microwave safe
1/mˈaɪkɹoʊwˌeɪv sˈeɪf/
fixed phrase
safe to use in microwave oven
Describes a cup, plate, or other thing that you can safely put in a microwave oven.
Esempi
- Make sure the container is microwave safe before reheating your food.
- These plates are not microwave safe and may crack.
- The label says the bowl is dishwasher and microwave safe.