room temperature

noun

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

Examples of room temperature in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The staff uses a sheeter to create the crust, cutting it into perfect rounds and curing it at room temperature for another 24 hours. The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2024 This pie can be served immediately or at room temperature. Michelle Gross, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024 One of them—a method to achieve very high levels of the tunneling magnetoresistance phenomenon in materials at room temperature—unlocked a massive increase in digital data storage capabilities. IEEE Spectrum, 31 Mar. 2024 The toilets stay warmer because some water in the tank is at room temperature — unless the bathroom is so busy that the toilet often gets flushed repeatedly. Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024 Set it out at room temperature for about an hour before placing it in the oven. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 28 Mar. 2024 Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024 Each part is most delicious eaten at or above room temperature, so — rather conveniently — they can be prepared in advance. Clare De Boer, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2024 Make sure leftover sauce is allowed to cool to room temperature before storing in the refrigerator. Jan Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2024

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“Room temperature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/room%20temperature. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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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