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physical science

Any of the sciences, such as physics, chemistry, astronomy, and geology, that analyze the nature and properties of energy and nonliving matter.

physical science

(Chemistry) 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

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.

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physical science - the physical properties, phenomena, and laws of something; "he studied the physics of radiation"

physics

natural science - the sciences involved in the study of the physical world and its phenomena

acoustics - the study of the physical properties of sound

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