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

junk science

noun
 
/ˌdʒʌŋk ˈsaɪəns/
 
/ˌdʒʌŋk ˈsaɪəns/
[uncountable] (disapproving)
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  1. used to refer to ideas and theories that seem to be well researched and scientific but in fact have little evidence to support them
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