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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Their work blends materials science with biology to create a treatment that encourages the body to heal itself faster.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
As director of Stanford University’s sustainability accelerator, Cui is an expert in nanotechnology, materials science and sustainable energy.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
And in the field of materials science, AI is being used to design new materials for use in energy production, medicine, construction, electronics, and aerospace.
—Ian Bremmer, Time, 11 Aug. 2025
Writing—helped along by a bit of ancient materials science—launched the first information age.
—Dan Rockmore, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2025
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
As director of Stanford University’s sustainability accelerator, Cui is an expert in nanotechnology, materials science and sustainable energy.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
And in the field of materials science, AI is being used to design new materials for use in energy production, medicine, construction, electronics, and aerospace.
—Ian Bremmer, Time, 11 Aug. 2025
Writing—helped along by a bit of ancient materials science—launched the first information age.
—Dan Rockmore, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2025
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“Materials science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/materials%20science. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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