room temperature

noun

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

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Thaw in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature for a few hours, or fill and decorate cakes and cupcakes straight out of the freezer, and let stand in the refrigerator or at room temperature until thawed (depending on your toppings). Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024 Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days and the glaze in another airtight container on the counter for 3 to 5 days. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2024 Allow the roast to stand at room temperature for at least an hour before roasting. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024 At the same time, the heat shield will insulate the important scientific measurement equipment located toward the back of the probe, keeping that area at room temperature, Rayl said. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2024 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 3 Jan. 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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