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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Quantum computing uses the principles of quantum mechanics to process information in ways classical computers cannot, with potential applications spanning across drug discovery, materials science, cryptography and more.
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Engineers are using their knowledge of fluid mechanics and materials science to reproduce the unique environment of the womb.
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Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Quantum computing uses the principles of quantum mechanics to process information in ways classical computers cannot, with potential applications spanning across drug discovery, materials science, cryptography and more.
—Dylan Butts,matthew Chin, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Engineers are using their knowledge of fluid mechanics and materials science to reproduce the unique environment of the womb.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
Thanks to its advances in chemistry and materials science, China has caught up with or surpassed the U.S. in the design and manufacture of advanced batteries, electric vehicles, and solar cells—key technologies for the 21st century.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Materials science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/materials%20science. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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