room temperature

noun

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

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Improving safety in the field Key innovations for the new tissue include the ability to hold water at room temperature for months on end without desiccating or needing refridgeration. Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026 From room temperature, an ice bath will take about 15 minutes, a freezer about 30–40 minutes, and a fridge about an hour. Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 22 July 2026 However, researchers have not yet shown that heated Pilates specifically produces more HSPs or leads to better health outcomes than Pilates performed at room temperature. Mellanie Perez, Health, 20 July 2026 In a large clean bowl, beat room temperature egg whites on high until foamy. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2026 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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