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No, putting more liquid in your dish does not cause the food to cook faster in a microwave oven. In fact, it may have the opposite effect.

Microwaves work by generating electromagnetic waves that excite water molecules in the food, causing them to vibrate and generate heat. This heat is what cooks the food. Adding more liquid to the dish means there are more water molecules present that can absorb the microwaves. As a result, the microwave's energy is primarily absorbed by the liquid, reducing the amount of energy available to cook the food.

In some cases, adding more liquid can even result in uneven cooking, as the liquid might absorb most of the microwave energy, leaving certain parts of the food undercooked. To cook food evenly in a microwave, it's best to follow the recommended cooking times and power settings for the specific dish or recipe.

Keep in mind that microwaves vary in power, so cooking times may differ between different microwave ovens. It's always a good idea to monitor the cooking process closely to avoid overcooking or undercooking your food. If you need to adjust the cooking time, do it incrementally to achieve the desired result.

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