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
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
In addition, he serves as chair of the department of materials science and engineering, director of the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center, and a member of the International Institute for Nanotechnology.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
However, interest in lithium-sulfur battery technology has been growing in engineering and materials science, since these batteries could one day offer advantages over current lithium-ion designs.
From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026
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