room temperature

noun

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

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When possible, Isabelle says to lean toward dishes best served cold or room temperature; having more than two hot-out-of-the-oven dishes is a challenge to juggle while hosting, coursing, and preparing! Ginger Perra, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025 Refreezing is possible if the chicken was thawed in the refrigerator and wasn't kept at room temperature for more than two hours, but refreezing may affect the texture and flavor. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 May 2025 This principle brings awareness to the external environment, like the room temperature, noise level, or visual disturbances, as cues to prompt physical movement. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 May 2025 As the tardigrade was then warmed back to room temperature within a vacuum, that chemical firmly adhered to the creature's outer cuticle, forming a visible pattern. New Atlas, 5 May 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 17 May. 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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