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by canhascodez 2788 days ago
Microwave ovens do indeed have hot spots[0]. Conduction doesn't propagate evenly in very many foodstuffs, and you still want to avoid overheating any one spot.

  [0] https://www.evilmadscientist.com/2011/microwave-oven-diagnostics-with-indian-snack-food/