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room temperature

noun

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

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Raw shrimp thawed in standing water in the three-compartment sink and raw chicken thawed at room temperature — an invitation to a foodborne bacteria festival — in a prep sink. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 Dec. 2025 Heavy cream and eggs were sitting at room temperature. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 1 Dec. 2025 Cookies may be stored at room temperature in an airtight container up to 3 days. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025 Bring to room temperature before cooking. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 29 Nov. 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 4 Dec. 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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