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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 Word Forms

  • physical scientist noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of physical science1

First recorded in 1835–45
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