physical science
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Definition of physical science
: any of the natural sciences (such as physics, chemistry, and astronomy) that deal primarily with nonliving materials
physical scientist
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1705
First Known Use of physical science
1705
PHYSICAL SCIENCE Defined for English Language Learners
physical science
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Definition of physical science for English Language Learners
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: an area of science that deals with materials that are not alive and the ways in which nonliving things work
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physical science
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Medical Definition of physical science
: any of the natural sciences (as physics, chemistry, and astronomy) that deal primarily with nonliving materials
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