room temperature

noun

: a comfortable temperature that is not too hot or too cold

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Set aside at room temperature for at least 8 hours, or up to 24. Scott Clark, Saveur, 3 Apr. 2025 Butter should be refrigerated to stay fresh and prevent spoiling, while ghee has a longer shelf life and can be kept at room temperature for several weeks. Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2025 Storage: Leftovers can be covered and stored at room temperature for up to 2 days or for up to 6 days in the fridge. Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025 Marinate at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring once or twice. Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for room temperature

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“Room temperature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/room%20temperature. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.

Medical Definition

room temperature

noun
: a temperature of from 59° to 77°F (15° to 25°C) that is suitable for human occupancy and at which laboratory experiments are usually performed
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