physical science

noun

any of the natural sciences dealing with inanimate matter or with energy, as physics, chemistry, and astronomy.
these sciences collectively.

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Origin of physical science

First recorded in 1835–45

OTHER WORDS FROM physical science

physical scientist, noun

Words nearby physical science

physical medicine, physical meteorology, physical mixture, physical optics, physical pendulum, physical science, physical sign, physical therapy, physicalism, physicalistic, physicality
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Example sentences from the Web for physical science

  • You physical-science students should be able to tell us painters that.

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British Dictionary definitions for physical science

physical science

noun

any of the sciences concerned with nonliving matter, energy, and the physical properties of the universe, such as physics, chemistry, astronomy, and geologyCompare life science
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Scientific definitions for physical science

physical science

Any of several branches of science, such as physics, chemistry, and astronomy, that study the nature and properties of energy and nonliving matter. Compare life science.
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