microwave technician Wrote:
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> Only if the substance in question is over 160
> degrees. To understand how microwaves heat, it
> uses vibrations to create friction that causes
> only some of the molecules heat up. Wet items heat
> better. That's why microwaved food cools so
> quickly. Bacteria can survive in that environment
> under the right conditions. YouThe nastiest
> bacteria could possibly stick around. You can
> source microbe world for verification. Trenchant.
> Nice word. Had to look it up, but worth the
> effort.
Well looka dat...learn sumpin' ever' day!
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/22/health/22real.html
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/2947/do-microwave-ovens-kill-bacteria
I shoulda looked first. Thanks.