physical science

noun

: any of the natural sciences (such as physics, chemistry, and astronomy) that deal primarily with nonliving materials

physical scientist noun

Examples of physical science in a Sentence

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In the end, Kelly of Harvard said, the dream is to have similar courses that integrate calculus concepts in life sciences, economics, social sciences, physical sciences and engineering taught at colleges and high schools. —Daniel Mollenkamp, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2023

This dovetails with Oreskes’s suggestion that the IPCC’s working group on climate change’s physical science basis should be wrapped up and that the organization’s focus should be directed to its working groups devoted to impacts and mitigation. —Scientific American, 1 Mar. 2022

But comprehensive scientific assessments, including the physical science basis, will continue to clarify and inform and help to build the political will required to face this global challenge. —Scientific American, 1 Apr. 2022

Speaking with New Scientist, Mike Meylan, a professor of information and physical sciences, warned that especially strong storms—themselves increasingly frequent—could easily damage pendulum systems deployed in the real world. —Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 Apr. 2023

Since the 1970s, NASA and other space agencies have employed astronauts with a range of scientific backgrounds, but mostly in the physical sciences. —Ramin Skibba, WIRED, 31 Mar. 2023

The study could help build the case for increasing safety and academic labs, says chemical safety expert Frankie Wood-Black, division chair of engineering, physical science, and process technology at Northern Oklahoma College. —Bynatalia Mesa, science.org, 8 June 2023

Finally, McDonnell had to put the whole package in the language of the physical sciences to avoid any unfortunate connection with the occult. —Susan Lahey, Popular Mechanics, 12 Apr. 2023

The next three followed the traditional structure of previous assessment reports: the physical science of climate change, the impacts of climate change, and solutions. —Scott K. Johnson, Ars Technica, 20 Mar. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1705, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

physical science

noun

: any of the natural sciences (as physics, geology, and astronomy) that deal primarily with nonliving materials

Medical Definition

physical science

noun

: any of the natural sciences (as physics, chemistry, and astronomy) that deal primarily with nonliving materials

physical scientist noun