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

Underlying many of these innovation investments is P & G’s deep expertise in chemical engineering, molecular biology, materials science, and other technical fields that help the company improve product performance. —Paulina Likos, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026

These discoveries not only deepen our understanding of fundamental physics but also pave the way for innovations in medicine, materials science, and quantum technology. —Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026

Big Agnes, an outdoor gear company based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, teamed with the California materials science firm to debut the UL Recovery Sleeping Bag Liner with Celliant. —Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026

Thanks to its advances in chemistry and materials science, China has caught up with or surpassed the U.S. in the design and manufacture of advanced batteries, electric vehicles, and solar cells—key technologies for the 21st century. —Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for materials science

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