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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In a one-two move, the materials science company turns agricultural residue into natural textile fiber, addressing the dual problem of both agri-waste and textile materials pollution.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Oct. 2025
More than 20 researchers, including Rishabh Agarwal, who was poached by Meta from DeepMind just a few months ago, have left their work at major AI companies to join the startup focused on building AI that accelerates real-world scientific discovery in physics, chemistry, and materials science.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 2 Oct. 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
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Oct. 2025
More than 20 researchers, including Rishabh Agarwal, who was poached by Meta from DeepMind just a few months ago, have left their work at major AI companies to join the startup focused on building AI that accelerates real-world scientific discovery in physics, chemistry, and materials science.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 2 Oct. 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
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 8 Oct. 2025.
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