Which of the following USP terms signifies temperatures between 8° and 15° C?
Cool
Cold
Frozen
Room temperature
Cool
Rationale: According to the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), temperatures between 8 and 15 degrees Celsius are described as "cool". A "cold" temperature is one that does not exceed 8 degrees Celsius. A "frozen" temperature is one that is zero degrees Celsius or colder, and "room temperature" signifies the temperature that prevails in a working environment.
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