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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.

Origin:
1835–45


physical scientist, noun
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Main Entry: physical science
Function: noun
: any of the natural sciences (as physics, chemistry, and astronomy) that deal primarily with nonliving materials —physical scientist noun
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Science Dictionary
physical science  
Any of several branches of science, such as physics, chemistry, and astronomy, that study the nature and properties of energy and nonliving matter. Compare life science.
The American Heritage® Science Dictionary
Copyright © 2002. Published by Houghton Mifflin. All rights reserved.
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