materials science
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of materials science
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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Quantum computers, offshoots of quantum mechanics, can explore multiple solutions at once, and promise the kind of processing power that could revolutionize medicine, materials science, and other fields.
From Barron's • May 15, 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
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
Beyond materials science, the technology is expected to have a profound impact on the financial and pharmaceutical sectors.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
Kaman, a materials science and engineering graduate student working in the research group of professor Axel Hoffmann, realized that both graphene electrons and microscopic magnetic excitations in so called magnonic materials behave like waves.
From Science Daily • Mar. 8, 2026
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