room temperature

noun

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

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Trim fat: Remove from oven and let rest at room temperature before carving, about 20 minutes. Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024 Having a drink at room temperature or slightly warm can help soothe the throat. Merve Ceylan, Health, 21 Oct. 2024 The process works at room temperature, saving energy, and avoids the environmental cost of shipping waste overseas for recycling. Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Oct. 2024 Refrigerate until ready to eat, but rest the berries at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before tasting. Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 15 Oct. 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 19 Nov. 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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