Why Does Boiling Water Bubble Differ in Microwaves?

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Why Does Boiling Water Bubble Differ in Microwaves?
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TL;DR

Bubbles form when water reaches its boiling point and a bubble's formation depends on overcoming surface tension; microwave heating often suppresses bubble formation, leading to superheating, which can cause water to explosively boil when disturbed.

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