room temperature

noun

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

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To store leftovers, allow biscuits to cool completely, then place in an airtight container and keep at room temperature for 1 to 2 days. Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 27 June 2025 Let the jar sit at room temperature, out of direct sunlight, for three to nine days. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025 Take the pan off the heat and let cool to room temperature. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025 Fermentation: After brining, the mixture ferments at room temperature for one to two days or three to four days in the refrigerator. Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 25 June 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 1 Jul. 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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