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physicist

noun phys·i·cist \ˈfi-zə-sist, ˈfiz-sist\

: a scientist who studies or is a specialist in physics

Full Definition of PHYSICIST

: a specialist in physics

archaic : a person skilled in natural science

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circa 1840

PHYSICIST Defined for Kids

noun phys·i·cist \ˈfi-zə-səst\

: a person specializing in physics

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noun phys·i·cist \ˈfiz-(ə-)səst\

: a specialist in physics

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