natural science
noun/ˌnætʃrəl ˈsaɪəns/
/ˌnætʃrəl ˈsaɪəns/
[countable, usually plural, uncountable]- 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.
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