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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The grand prize included mentorship from the sustainable materials science company Pangaia, complimentary office space in London, and incubation by The Mills Fabrica.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
This massive leap in stability could make quantum devices more reliable and practical for materials science, cryptography, and other applications.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
Past examples include support for imaging physics that led to MRI and PET scans and early materials science research that enabled modern prosthetics.
—Zeynep Hasgül, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
That includes access to proprietary datasets in niche domains—think medical imaging, industrial processes, or materials science.
—Adi Ignatius, Harvard Business Review, 5 Sep. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
This massive leap in stability could make quantum devices more reliable and practical for materials science, cryptography, and other applications.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
Past examples include support for imaging physics that led to MRI and PET scans and early materials science research that enabled modern prosthetics.
—Zeynep Hasgül, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
That includes access to proprietary datasets in niche domains—think medical imaging, industrial processes, or materials science.
—Adi Ignatius, Harvard Business Review, 5 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for materials science
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“Materials science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/materials%20science. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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