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

Examples of materials science in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Advances in medicine, materials science, climate modeling, education and artificial intelligence will increasingly depend on access to reliable, scalable infrastructure. — Charley Daitch, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Since the Golden Rule is used by scientists across research areas of chemistry, materials science, semiconductor engineering, and quantum computing, the guidance provided by the Yale will help in accelerating the pace of research in multiple areas. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

The spindle’s mechanical quirks show just how weird materials science can get at the finest scales of life. — Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 29 June 2026

Quantum computing could be significantly useful in areas such as chemistry and materials science. — Donald Keough, Christian Science Monitor, 27 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for materials science

• geoscience
• neuroscience
• noncompliance
• pseudoscience
• appliance
• compliance
• defiance
• reliance