(n): radiation consisting of waves of energy associated with electric and magnetic fields resulting from the acceleration of an electric charge
(n): kitchen appliance that cooks food by passing an electromagnetic wave through it; heat results from the absorption of energy by the water molecules in the food
(n): a home appliance used in preparing food
(v): cook or heat in a microwave oven
(v): transform and make suitable for consumption by heating
Short for microwave oven.
And thus the M&Ms slogan also came into being that day.
Good grief, oroboros--what have you been reading this evening?? Such amazing factoids! :-)
The microwave was invented after a researcher walked by a radar tube and a chocolate bar melted in his pocket (but not in his hand!).