environmental science

American  

noun

1. the branch of science concerned with the physical, chemical, and biological conditions of the environment and their effect on organisms.

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Etymology

Origin of environmental science

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

For biology, chemistry, or environmental science, he warned that finding a decent job often required studying all the way to a doctorate.

From BBC

It was rescued and saved by Rick Flagan, a professor of chemical engineering and environmental science, who found it in a tin film canister in a Caltech closet.

From Los Angeles Times

Celia’s busy with one of the open-to-the-public events for the environmental science institute, so I set out on my own to run four laps around the nature trail.

From Literature

True to his moniker, Mr. Weitz studied environmental science and performs live with a headlamp, as if descending into a cave.

From The Wall Street Journal

Fay Butler is in her first year of studying environmental science and looking for a place with friends.

From BBC

Related Words

• anthropology
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