room temperature

noun

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

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However, a new atomic-scale magnetometer developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) not only operates at room temperature but can also measure magnetic fields from the heart. Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026 Frozen meats and tripe were improperly thawing at room temperature. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado may 22, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026 Spoon over the warm biscuits; serve warm or at room temperature. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026 Once the Dutch ovens were removed from the heat, both brands took about an hour to return to room temperature. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 May 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 23 May. 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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