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Definition of natural science noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

natural science

noun
 
/ˌnætʃrəl ˈsaɪəns/
 
/ˌnætʃrəl ˈsaɪəns/
[countable, usually plural, uncountable]
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  1. the sciences that involve studying the physical world. Chemistry, biology and physics are all natural sciences.
    • She has a degree in natural sciences from Cambridge University.
    • He conducted research in various branches of natural science.
    compare earth science, life science
See natural science in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee natural science in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic English
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