room temperature

noun

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

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The liquid is brimming with marmalade and tobacco spice—elements that are elongated when sipped slowly at room temperature. Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026 Interestingly, unlike traditional methods, the new lithium recovery process is able to run at room temperature and normal pressure. Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 Jan. 2026 Even melons that won't ripen or grow sweeter at room temperature, like honeydew, do become softer and juicier. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026 Indoors, Makrut lime trees tolerate a comfortable room temperature of 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026 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 27 Jan. 2026.

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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