normal temperature

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈnɔːrməl ˈtɛmprətʃər/

Definition

The standard or expected thermal range for a healthy human body or a specific environment.

Examples

• A reading of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit is traditionally considered the normal temperature for an adult.

• The laboratory equipment must be kept at a normal temperature to ensure the chemical reactions remain stable.

• She felt relieved when the nurse told her that the child had returned to a normal temperature after the fever broke.

Synonyms of normal temperature

Words with a similar meaning to normal temperature:

• average heat
• standard temperature
• baseline temperature
• normothermic

Antonyms of normal temperature

Words with the opposite meaning to normal temperature:

• fever
• hypothermia

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