title: Microwave oven for melting laboratory media.
abstract: A microwave oven was used to melt microbiological media, resulting in a substantial reduction of heat generation and considerable savings in time.
mesh_terms: D003470:Culture Media; D006358:Hot Temperature; D008828:Microbiological Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008872:Microwaves; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D003470:Culture Media