physicist
noun
phys·i·cist
ˈfi-zə-sist 
ˈfiz-sist
1
: a specialist in physics
2
archaic
: a person skilled in natural science
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This possibility raises the question of how physicists can be sure their quantum simulations are spitting out reliable results.
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Zeeya Merali, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
Work closely with oncologists, medical physicists and oncology nurses, to help destroy or shrink tumors while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Inside a small lab at Emory University's Math & Science Center, physicist Justin Burton spends his days teaching and asking some very big questions.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 15 May 2026
Stuart is aided in this quest by his girlfriend Denise (Lauren Lapkus), geologist friend Bert (Brian Posehn), and quantum physicist/all-around pain in the ass Barry Kripke (John Ross Bowie).
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
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Zeeya Merali, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
Work closely with oncologists, medical physicists and oncology nurses, to help destroy or shrink tumors while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Inside a small lab at Emory University's Math & Science Center, physicist Justin Burton spends his days teaching and asking some very big questions.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 15 May 2026
Stuart is aided in this quest by his girlfriend Denise (Lauren Lapkus), geologist friend Bert (Brian Posehn), and quantum physicist/all-around pain in the ass Barry Kripke (John Ross Bowie).
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
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“Physicist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physicist. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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physicist
noun
phys·i·cist
ˈfiz-(ə-)səst
: a specialist in physics
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physicist
noun
phys·i·cist
ˈfiz-(ə-)səst
: a specialist in physics
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