microbuddy

microbuddy
 n.— «the Illinois inventor came up with a solution—round paper towels. This month the U.S. Patent and Trademark office accepted his application for, as he calls them, “microbuddies,” paving the way for the newest “must-have” in every kitchen.» —“Microwaving Illinoisan gets patent for round paper towels” by Lucio Guerrero Chicago Sun-Times Nov. 24, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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