Difference between revisions of "Microwave oven"
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| − | A '''microwave oven''' is a kitchen device used for heating [[food]]. Unlike a [[toaster]], it works by irradiating food with [[electromagnetic radiation]] whose [[wavelength]] is long enough to penetrate the surface. Thus the food | + | A '''microwave oven''' is a kitchen device used for heating [[food]]. Unlike a [[toaster]], it works by irradiating food with [[electromagnetic radiation]] whose [[wavelength]] is long enough to penetrate the surface. Thus, the food should be heated evenly. |
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Revision as of 15:20, December 5, 2017
A microwave oven is a kitchen device used for heating food. Unlike a toaster, it works by irradiating food with electromagnetic radiation whose wavelength is long enough to penetrate the surface. Thus, the food should be heated evenly.