room temperature

noun

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

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Cover with plastic wrap and let the dough rise at room temperature for 2 hours. Michelle Tchea, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025 Cover with aluminum foil, and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2025 Store leftovers at room temperature, tightly wrapped, for up to three days. Christopher Kimball, The Denver Post, 13 Feb. 2025 But are these foods still safe to eat, even if they've been left inside at room temperature? Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 12 Feb. 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 22 Feb. 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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