room temperature

noun

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

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Remove skirt steak from refrigerator; let stand 30-45 minutes to come up to room temperature. Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025 In their study, the team synthesized a yellow-emissive material called ETP2SbCl5 phosphor using a simple solution process at room temperature. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025 The walk-in cooler, which should be keeping food at or under 41 degrees, measured 68 degrees, nearly room temperature. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025 The inspector found raw chicken at room temperature, expired employee food handler cards and a dirty microwave. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for room temperature

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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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