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Can mold spores be killed by microwaves?

Question #134109. Asked by wellenbrecher.
Last updated May 17 2021.
Originally posted Dec 29 2013 4:35 AM.

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It appears that mold spores can be killed microwaves rays.
Mold thrives on moisture and the radiation from a microwave targets water, zapping the mold spores.
ehow.com/how_6495462_kill-mold-food-microwave.html webpage no longer exists
link https://phys.org/news/2013-01-texas-company-microwave-bread-mold.html

Response last updated by gtho4 on May 17 2021.
Dec 29 2013, 4:49 AM
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