Noun: physical science 'fi-zi-kul 'sI-un(t)s
- The physical properties, phenomena, and laws of something
"he studied the physical science of radiation";
- physics
- Any of the sciences dealing with nonliving matter and energy, especially physics, chemistry, astronomy, and geology
"Students must take at least one physical science course to graduate"
Derived forms: physical sciences
Type of: natural science
Encyclopedia: Physical science