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materials science

American

noun

the study of the characteristics and uses of various materials, as glass, plastics, and metals.

Etymology

Origin of materials science

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

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Dimiter Petsev, a professor in the UNM Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, frequently collaborates with Alexandrov on materials science research.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

“The binding constraints are migrating into the physical layer: materials science, molecular engineering, and specialty chemistry.”

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Quantum computers have the potential to transform fields ranging from materials science to cryptography, but today they remain extremely difficult to build and operate.

From Science Daily • Feb. 6, 2026

This explains why most quantum research consists of some kind of modeling problem—and why quantum is expected to have an outsized impact in the areas of drug discovery and materials science.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

Advances in materials science and fabrication are needed to produce consistent, high-quality devices that can be manufactured reliably and at scale.

From Science Daily • Jan. 27, 2026

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