Microwave
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An oven using high-frequency electromagnetic waves that penetrate food, causing its molecules to vibrate and generating heat within the food to cook it in a very short time.


In video games, microwaves are primarily level dressing, adding authenticity to kitchen-related play areas.  However, some games, such as The Sims, feature usable microwaves to allow a player character to create edible cuisine. 

A notable video game microwave existed in Maniac Mansion where the player would place a live hamster in a microwave.  Doing this resulted in the hamster exploding.