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aaron_m04
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How well does regolith absorb microwaves?
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janto
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According to the parent comment's link "Tiny specks of metallic iron (Fe0) are embedded in each dust particle's glassy shell [...] microwaves melt lunar soil in less time than it takes to boil a cup of tea"
aaron_m04
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That's unexpectedly convenient for this plan!
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