WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
ˈphys•i•cal ˈsci•ence, n. 
  1. Physicsany of the natural sciences dealing with non-living matter or energy, as physics, chemistry, and astronomy: [uncountable]Does physical science get more funding from the government?[countable]He was more interested in the physical sciences than in the life sciences.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
physical science, 
    1. Physicsany of the natural sciences dealing with inanimate matter or with energy, as physics, chemistry, and astronomy.
    2. Physicsthese sciences collectively.
    • 1835–45
    physical scientist. 

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
physical science n
  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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