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materials science

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noun

  1. the study of the characteristics and uses of various materials, as glass, plastics, and metals.


Etymology

Origin of materials science

First recorded in 1960–65

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Still, the researchers say the findings demonstrate how materials science could help address a practical barrier to skin cancer prevention.

From Science Daily Jul. 20, 2026

Could quantum computers transform medicine and materials science?

From Science Daily Jul. 5, 2026

The crew is set to carry out numerous scientific projects in life sciences, materials science, fluid physics and medicine.

From Barron's May 24, 2026

There is so much market value that quantum computers can enable in drug discovery, materials science, and logistics, for example.

From Barron's May 21, 2026

"In the fields of physics, chemistry, biology and materials science, many important phenomena happen incredibly fast," said research team leader Yunhua Yao from East China Normal University.

From Science Daily Apr. 21, 2026

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