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Why do foods require longer microwave cooking time at higher atitudes?
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∙ 16y ago
The boiling point of water goes down at higher altitudes, and so foods take longer to cook (because the temperature of the food doesn't usually exceed the boiling point of water).
See the Related Questions about how elevation effects the boiling point of water.
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