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ambient temperature

American  
[am-bee-uhnt tem-per-uh-cher, -choor, -pruh-, -per-cher] / ˈæm bi ənt ˈtɛm pər ə tʃər, -ˌtʃʊər, -prə-, -pər tʃər /

noun

  1. the temperature of the air at a given time and in a particular place or circumstance.

    The common frog shifts its periods of activity to compensate for high or low ambient temperatures.

    Servers and other equipment that cannot cool themselves depend on a well-managed ambient temperature for optimum performance.

Etymology

Origin of ambient temperature

First recorded in 1810–15

Example Sentences

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Ambient temperature, climate control use, driving style and terrain greatly influence range as well.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2024

Ambient temperature, too, affects sperm count, and as global temperatures rise, that could hypothetically affect fertility.

From Scientific American • Jun. 1, 2023

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