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materials science

American

noun

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

Example Sentences

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Beyond materials science, the technology is expected to have a profound impact on the financial and pharmaceutical sectors.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

“The binding constraints are migrating into the physical layer: materials science, molecular engineering, and specialty chemistry.”

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Stupp is a leader in regenerative materials science and holds the title of Board of Trustees Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Medicine and Biomedical Engineering at Northwestern.

From Science Daily • Feb. 16, 2026

Quantum computers have the potential to transform fields ranging from materials science to cryptography, but today they remain extremely difficult to build and operate.

From Science Daily • Feb. 6, 2026

Technologies developed for the experiment, such as advanced muonium production targets, low energy positron transport systems, and high resolution detectors, may also find uses in fields like materials science and medical research.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

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