room temperature

noun

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

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Check the label for the proper storage method—some probiotics need refrigeration, while others can be stored at room temperature. Lindsey Desoto, Health, 10 Mar. 2025 Dubbed ‘the rocket’ and based on a Stirling Engine, the new technology can raise waste heat at room temperature to 250 C in seconds—most commercial industrial heat pumps to date deliver in the 80 C to 150 C range. Nick Nuttall, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 Salmonella can multiply at room temperature, so put your eggs straight into the refrigerator. Check for cracks. Caroline Hopkins Legaspi, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025 Note: for the best flavor, allow chilled red wine to stand at room temperature about 30 minutes before serving. Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for room temperature

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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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