room temperature

noun

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

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Research has found that microwaving plastic containers can lead to more microplastics exposure than keeping plastic at room temperature. Jamie Ducharme, Health, 22 May 2025 Don't leave it out: Don't leave the yogurt at room temperature for more than two hours to prevent bacterial growth. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 May 2025 Store any leftovers loosely covered at room temperature for 1 day or covered in the fridge for up to 1 week. Ellen Gray, Saveur, 15 May 2025 Crucially, here, this technology works effectively at room temperature as a miniaturized Photonic Integrated Chip (PIC), a significant development given the massive heat generated by quantum and the major cooling systems that are usually needed. Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 14 May 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 25 May. 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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