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earth science

American  

noun

  1. any of various sciences, as geography, geology, or meteorology, that deal with the earth, its composition, or any of its changing aspects.


earth science British  

noun

  1. any of various sciences, such as geology, geography, and geomorphology, that are concerned with the structure, age, and other aspects of the earth

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

earth science Scientific  
  1. Any of several sciences, such as geology, oceanography, and meteorology, that study the origin, composition, and physical features of the Earth.


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Origin of earth science

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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In a case of medicine meets earth science, the researchers discovered that cancer cells may be made from a different assortment of hydrogen atoms than healthy tissue.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2024

It flourished to become a key contractor in areas such as earth science, aerial exploration and national security and intelligence programs.

From Reuters • Jul. 7, 2023

Ms Barbee, a teacher at Winding Waters K-8 school, said she chose to show the animated sci-fi movie because it related to the class curriculum of earth science and ecosystems.

From BBC • May 15, 2023

The author, who uses the pronouns they/them, speaks in a dazzling torrent of words, and balances discourse on subjects such as robotics and earth science with self-deprecating quips.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2023

Of a creation of sun, moon, and stars, subsequent to the creation of this earth, science can have but one thing to say.

From The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Genesis by Dods, Marcus

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