room temperature

noun

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

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Refrigerator: If milk, cream, or non-dairy creamer is added, coffee should be refrigerated after no more than 2 hours of sitting at room temperature. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 July 2025 Some mangoes may last up to eight days at room temperature, while storing them in a refrigerator can increase their shelf life to three weeks.24 Are There Any Risks? Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 18 July 2025 Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to an hour. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2025 For the best results, let the beef mixture and mashed potatoes sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before assembling and baking. Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 10 July 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 28 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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