room temperature

noun

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

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The benefit of quantum photonic computing lies in its functionality at room temperature, since the particles exhibit greater stability. Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025 Let the chocolate set about 2 hours before placing in a covered container to keep at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 31 July 2025 Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes to allow the potatoes to absorb the dressing. Add the green onions, all peppers and red onion to the potatoes, then add 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil and stir to thoroughly combine. Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 30 July 2025 Cover and store leftover bars (with or without icing) at room temperature for up to 2 days, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week and in freezer for up to 3 months. Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 30 July 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 6 Aug. 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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