materials science

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of materials science

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

Beyond materials science, the technology is expected to have a profound impact on the financial and pharmaceutical sectors.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Kaman, a materials science and engineering graduate student working in the research group of professor Axel Hoffmann, realized that both graphene electrons and microscopic magnetic excitations in so called magnonic materials behave like waves.

From Science Daily • Mar. 8, 2026

Stupp is a leader in regenerative materials science and holds the title of Board of Trustees Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Medicine and Biomedical Engineering at Northwestern.

From Science Daily • Feb. 16, 2026

Because of this overlap, the researchers believe the findings may have implications beyond materials science.

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