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Are microwaves actually safe?
Electromagnetic radiation
How do microwave ovens work?
How microwaves cook food
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microwave, electromagnetic radiation having a frequency within the range of 1 gigahertz to 1 terahertz (109–1012 cycles per second) and a wavelength between 1 mm and 1 m.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Michele Metych.
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