microwave

Etymology

micro- + wave

noun

1. An electromagnetic wave with wavelength between that of infrared light and radio waves.
   Holonym: radio band
   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 towers or high buildings, on high ground, or a combination of all three. 1964 August, “The NER's microwave radio-telephone begins work”, in Modern Railways, page 129
2. Ellipsis of microwave oven.
   Just put it in the microwave for 30 seconds and it's ready to eat.

verb

1. (transitive) 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. December 14, 2011, Steven Morris, “Devon woman jailed for 168 days for killing kitten in microwave”, in Guardian
2. (transitive, slang) To provide minimal preparation for implementation, deeming full or extensive preparation as unnecessary.