room temperature

noun

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

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Muffins will keep at room temperature for up to 3 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025 Butter holds its shape at room temperature, while oil remains a liquid. Sarah Garone, Health, 18 Mar. 2025 The soup had been used to cook chicken in the morning, then cooled at room temperature for multiple hours before being stored in a walk-in cooler later in the evening. Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025 Enjoy the fresh scones within two days, if storing at room temperature. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 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 4 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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