microwave vs thaw

microwave

verb
  • To cook (something) in a microwave oven. 

  • To provide minimal preparation for implementation, deeming full or extensive preparation as unnecessary. 

noun
  • An electromagnetic wave with wavelength between that of infrared light and radio waves. 

thaw

verb
  • To gradually melt, dissolve, or become fluid; to soften from frozen 

  • To gradually cause frozen things (such as earth, snow, ice) to melt, soften, or dissolve. 

  • To become so warm as to melt ice and snow — said in reference to the weather, and used impersonally. 

  • To grow gentle or genial. 

noun
  • The melting of ice, snow, or other frozen or congealed matter; the transformation of ice or the like into the state of a fluid; liquefaction by heat of anything congealed by frost 

  • a period of relaxation, of reduced reserve, tension, or hostility or of increased friendliness or understanding 

  • a period of weather warm enough to melt that which is frozen 

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