room temperature

noun

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

Examples of room temperature in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Now, researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have come up with a method of recycling these polymers that uses catalysts that easily break their bonds, converting them into propylene and isobutylene, which are gasses at room temperature. —Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 21 Sep. 2024

At room temperature, the crystal can remain stable for 300 quintillion years, according to Guinness World Records—more than 21 billion times the current age of the universe. —Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Sep. 2024

The 360 terabyte data crystal will remain stable at room temperature for 300 quintillion years—a lifespan that only drops down to 13.8 billion years (i.e., the universe’s current age) if heated to 374 degrees Fahrenheit. —Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Sep. 2024

Time is also important: Many restaurants allow their pancake batter to sit at room temperature before using to give the leavening agents time to work and properly aerate the batter. —Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2024

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