room temperature

noun

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

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Meanwhile, in a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment combine egg whites and cream of tartar; let stand at room temperature while preparing sugar syrup. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026 Avocados ripen when kept at room temperature. Lauren David, Southern Living, 12 June 2026 Finally, water floods the chamber to cool the segment back to room temperature. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026 According to their study published in the Journal of Food Engineering, firing ultrasonic soundwaves into room temperature water makes equally strong and flavorful espresso shots that are indistinguishable from the traditional morning fuel. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 June 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 14 Jun. 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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