room temperature

noun

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

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Healthier unsaturated fats are often in liquid form at room temperature, while saturated fats are typically solids until heated. Brandi Jones, Health, 29 Dec. 2025 Any longer than a few weeks at room temperature, and their oils can quickly turn rancid. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025 Houseplants prefer to be watered with room temperature water and cold water can sometimes shock the plant’s roots and lead to issues. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025 Let stand at room temperature overnight. Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 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 1 Jan. 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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