materials science
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of materials science
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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"Being able to observe these structures is a fundamental breakthrough in materials science, and it gives us greater control over nanomaterial engineering."
From Science Daily • May 30, 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
For a field where cost and durability often decide whether a technology can leave the lab, a steel that builds its own second shield may be more than a materials science surprise.
From Science Daily • May 10, 2026
They were named for their structural resemblance to perovskites, a broader class of oxide materials widely studied in materials science.
From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026
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