room temperature

[room tem-per-uh-cher, -choor, -pruh-, -per-cher, room]

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noun

a temperature at which food, drink, medicine, etc., is neither cooled nor heated.
Unopened, our sauces can be stored at room temperature for months, but opened jars must be refrigerated.
The cheeses are best served at room temperature.
any indoor temperature that falls within a range considered comfortable for human occupancy.
We tested the strength of the bond at room temperature and at 140°F.

room temperature

noun

the normal temperature of a living room, usually taken as being around 20°C

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Word History and Origins

Origin of room temperature¹

First recorded in 1845–50

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Lastly, you can’t beat a chilled sandwich, with dense, chewy bread that provides more resistance than a room temperature sandwich, often with crunchy lettuce and mayonnaise-laced fillings.

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“If the water is too hot for a green tea or white tea, then you might want to ask for 75% of hot water and maybe 25% of room temperature water,” Ziata explained.

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Although it is a metal, it acts as a liquid at room temperature.

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Bring butter, eggs, and buttermilk to room temperature.

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These are best served at room temperature, where the buttercream is soft and lush.

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room service roomy

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