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physical science

noun

  1. any of the natural sciences dealing with inanimate matter or with energy, as physics, chemistry, and astronomy.
  2. these sciences collectively.


physical science

noun

  1. any of the sciences concerned with nonliving matter, energy, and the physical properties of the universe, such as physics, chemistry, astronomy, and geology Compare life science
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physical science

  1. Any of several branches of science, such as physics, chemistry, and astronomy, that study the nature and properties of energy and nonliving matter.
  2. Compare life science
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • physical scientist noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of physical science1

First recorded in 1835–45
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"It can see things on the scale of a few thousandths of a millimetre," explained Adrian Mancuso, director of physical sciences at Diamond.

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Courses tended to also focus on solutions more than the physical science.

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The presidency describes the programme as "essentially an open South African school teaching physical science, mathematics, biology and English".

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Clara, 21, will also be studying at Imperial College London this coming year, where she will be doing a masters in machine learning and big data in physical sciences.

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A large group there surrounded and barricaded a physical sciences hall Wednesday, but police moved in much sooner and arrested 47 people after forcing the group off campus and taking down their encampment.

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