microwave (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 19
def a short electromagnetic wave (longer than infrared but shorter than radio waves)
def used for radar and microwave ovens and for transmitting telephone, facsimile, video and data
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Hypernym electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetic wave, nonparticulate radiation
Part holonym electromagnetic spectrum
Derivationally related form microwave → microwave
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Hyponym electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetic wave, nonparticulate radiation
Part meronym electromagnetic spectrum
Derivationally related form microwave → microwave

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