materials science
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of materials science
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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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
The work could help scientists create metallocene-based materials with adjustable or stimuli responsive properties, potentially leading to new advances in chemistry, materials science, and medicine.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
Buchalter plans to begin a Master of Science program in materials science and engineering at the University of Washington in the fall, where he will focus on experimental studies of quantum matter.
From Science Daily • May 4, 2026
CEO Jacob DeWitte described the agreement as a merging of reactor deployment, high-performance computing power, and “world-class fuel and materials science expertise.”
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
Beyond helping scientists understand distant planets, this research could also inform advances in materials science and engineering by revealing new types of directional behavior in matter.
From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026
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