room temperature

noun

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

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And regarding desserts, those that may be stored at room temperature should be tossed after a few days, while refrigerated desserts are likely safe for up to a week, said Syers. Korin Miller, Health, 29 Nov. 2024 Store shortbread between layers of parchment paper or wax paper in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024 Let the cake cool in the pan at room temperature for 30 minutes, then invert the pan onto a plate to release the cake. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024 Some people use beef tallow for frying and high-heat cooking, and many sellers say that beef tallow at room temperature lasts for about a year. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2024 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 3 Dec. 2024.

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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