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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Startups in materials science and ternary logic systems could redefine computing paradigms.
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Dmitrii Khasanov, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
When Microsoft announced its first quantum chip in February, the company highlighted chemistry and materials science problems, like why some materials corrode, or how to compost plastic.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 27 June 2025
The payoff has been staggering: That work has triggered rapid technological advances in robotics, telecommunications and materials science.
—Ari Koeppel, The Conversation, 22 May 2025
Raising economists’ productivity might not significantly affect the broader world, but the authors highlighted potential benefits across multiple disciplines, including mechanical engineering, materials science, chemistry, and robotics.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
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Dmitrii Khasanov, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
When Microsoft announced its first quantum chip in February, the company highlighted chemistry and materials science problems, like why some materials corrode, or how to compost plastic.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 27 June 2025
The payoff has been staggering: That work has triggered rapid technological advances in robotics, telecommunications and materials science.
—Ari Koeppel, The Conversation, 22 May 2025
Raising economists’ productivity might not significantly affect the broader world, but the authors highlighted potential benefits across multiple disciplines, including mechanical engineering, materials science, chemistry, and robotics.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Materials science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/materials%20science. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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