materials science

noun

: the scientific study of the properties and applications of materials of construction or manufacture (such as ceramics, metals, polymers, and composites)
materials scientist noun

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Also, access to cutting-edge quantum hardware will accelerate progress in a variety of domains such as materials science, drug discovery and complex optimization problems. Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 Origin and the Landauer Principle math materials science animals human body space exploration 1 free article left Want More? Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 3 Sep. 2024 Her cofounder, Lawal, is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, attained his PhD at Rice University in materials science and nano-engineering, and an MBA at Harvard. Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2024 Future advancements in materials science will create lighter, stronger and more sustainable materials, helping reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Greg Ombach, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for materials science 

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1956, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of materials science was in 1956

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“Materials science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/materials%20science. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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