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 Cut into squares, and serve warm or at room temperature. Judy Bart Kancigor, Orange County Register, 25 Apr. 2024 Pass the mixture through a sieve, then set it aside at room temperature for a few hours so the color can intensify. Romy Gill, Saveur, 24 Apr. 2024 Allow the pastry to thaw completely before using it, either overnight in the refrigerator or for 45 minutes at room temperature. Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2024 Carefully pour the mixture into a clean, dry, wide-mouth glass jar or tin and leave undisturbed to cool completely at room temperature. 10. Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 22 Apr. 2024 Perishable foods can be left at room temperature for no more than two hours. Claire Peltier, ABC News, 19 Apr. 2024 Chocolate chip cookie recipe Store your chocolate chip cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024 Remove chicken from grill and allow to rest at room temperature until cool enough to handle (about 15 minutes). Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2024 Get The Recipe 05 of 28 Caramel-Frosted Pound Cake Think of this dessert as a combination of two classic desserts, caramel cake and pound cake, This cake can be stored at room temperature for up to three days and in the refrigerator for up to a week. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2024

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“Room temperature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/room%20temperature. Accessed 3 May. 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
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