environmental science
The integrated study of factors that influence the environment and environmental…The integrated study of factors that influence the environment and environmental systems, especially the interaction of the physical, chemical, and biological components of the environment.
» Tom is an environmental science major.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The integrated study of factors that influence the environment and environmental systems, especially the interaction of the physical, chemical, and biological components of the environment.
- the branch of biology concerned with the relations between organisms and their environment
Examples
4 sentencesTom is an environmental science major.
Benedito's work has the potential to transform the field of environmental science.
Yanni is studying environmental science.
Collaborators include the College of Environmental Science and Engineering at Peking University and the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Translations
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plural: environmental sciences| Singular | environmental science |
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Synonyms
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1 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable