also: あたためむら
uneven heating (of food, esp. in a microwave)
Refers to hot and cold spots when reheating food, especially in microwave ovens. Related to 加熱ムラ (uneven heating in general).
See also: むら · 加熱ムラ (かねつムラ)
Uneven heating in a microwave occurs due to the shape and placement of the food.
To prevent uneven heating, please stir halfway through.
Compound of 温め (atame, 'warming') and ムラ (mura, 'unevenness'). The second element is the same as in 斑 (mura, 'unevenness, spots').