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materials science
noun
Definition of MATERIALS SCIENCE
: the scientific study of the properties and applications of materials of construction or manufacture (as ceramics, metals, polymers, and composites)
— materials scientist noun
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First Known Use of MATERIALS SCIENCE
1956
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