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MICRO WAVES [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-02-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electromagnetism
  • Food Industries
DEF

Electromagnetic wave used to agitate the water molecules contained in foods. Repeated friction of these molecules leads to a rise in temperature which permits rapid cooking without fats.

OBS

Microwaves do not alter foods and have no carcinogenic effect. The same goes for the vessels used and for plastic films, the composition of which is regulated by law.

OBS

microwave: term usually used in the plural (microwaves).

Key term(s)
  • microwaves
  • micro-waves
  • micro-wave
  • micro wave
  • micro waves

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électromagnétisme
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
DEF

Onde électromagnétique ayant la propriété d'agiter les molécules d'eau contenues dans les aliments. Les frictions répétées de ces molécules entraînent une élévation de température permettant de cuire des aliments de façon très rapide et sans matière grasse.

OBS

Ces ondes n'altèrent pas les aliments et sont dépourvues d'effet cancérigène. Il en va de même pour les récipients utilisés et les films plastiques alimentaires dont la composition est régie par la loi.

OBS

micro-onde : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel (micro-ondes).

Key term(s)
  • micro-ondes

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Electromagnetismo
  • Industria alimentaria
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