microwavable

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Proto-Indo-European *mey-der.?
Ancient Greek μῑκρός (mīkrós)
Ancient Greek μῑκρο- (mīkro-)lbor.
English micro-
English wave
English microwave
Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlom
Proto-Italic *-ðlom
Proto-Italic *-ðlis
Latin -bilis
Latin -ābilis
Old French -ablebor.
Middle English -able
English -able
English microwavable

    From microwave + -able.

    Adjective

    microwavable (not comparable)

    1. Suitable for heating in a microwave oven; said of food and non-food items, especially containers.

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