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From: brian@sdcc3.UUCP (Brian Kantor)
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Subject: Re: Zap!
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Date: Mon, 31-Dec-84 17:14:33 EST
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> The use of "zap" to mean the verb "microwave" ....
> But formalists are still using the verb "microwave", though I think
> it sounds cumbersome.  Then again, "any noun can be verbed."
> 
> Any other ways to describe cooking with microwaves?

Around here, it is common to hear someone refer to 
``nuking it in the microwave''.

	Brian Kantor	UC San Diego

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