room temperature

noun

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

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From room-temperature waves to future circuits The experiments were performed at room temperature, so this is not yet a quantum device or an on-chip qubit. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026 Let dressing sit at room temperature at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and aromatics to soften slightly or cover and chill up to 2 hours. Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026 The new technology, which was developed by British pharmaceutical company Stablepharma, uses a sugar called trehalose to turn vaccines into a powder that can be stored at room temperature, and later mixed with water before injection. Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Allow the queso to cool to room temperature and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three to five days. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 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 17 Aug. 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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