room temperature

noun

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

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Discovery under pressure Warm ice is a high-pressure form of solid water that remains stable at room temperature instead of freezing or melting under normal conditions. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025 Remove from heat, stir in water, and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025 The board should be served at room temperature. Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025 Frosted cakes should be refrigerated if perishable, then brought to room temperature before serving. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 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 15 Oct. 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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