"room-temperature IQ" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-room-temperature IQ.ogg [Australia] Forms: room-temperature IQs [plural]
Etymology: A room-temperature IQ would be around 20 (Celsius) or 68 (Fahrenheit), both well below the average IQ of 100. Head templates: {{en-noun|head=room-temperature IQ}} room-temperature IQ (plural room-temperature IQs)
  1. (slang, derogatory) A below-average IQ; by extension, a dull or unintelligent mind. Tags: derogatory, slang Synonyms: IQ of room temperature, room temperature IQ, room temperature I.Q., room-temperature I.Q.
    Sense id: en-room-temperature_IQ-en-noun-HqV~OW34 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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