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room temperature

noun

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

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Let chocolate mixture stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025 Remove from the refrigerator and let come to room temperature for another hour. Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2025 Just keep an eye on the clock; most snack boards shouldn't be at room temperature for more than two hours—perfect for an episode of DWTS! Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2025 Meanwhile, let second turkey breast sit at room temperature. CBS News, 21 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 26 Nov. 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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