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materials science

–noun
the study of the characteristics and uses of various materials, as glass, plastics, and metals.

Origin:
1960–65
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ma·te·ri·als science   (mə-tîr'ē-əlz)
n.  The study of the characteristics and uses of the various materials, such as metals, ceramics, and plastics, that are employed in science and technology.
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