material science

A form of materials science — The study of materials, their internal structures, properties and modes of failure.

Meanings

nounmaterial science (countable and uncountable, plural material sciences)

plural material sciences

  1. alternativecountableuncountableAlternative form of materials science.
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“material science.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/material%20science. Accessed November 3, 2026.

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