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scientific

[sahy-uhn-tif-ik] / ˌsaɪ ənˈtɪf ɪk /


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Under the current law, he said, "a scientific body determines the location of glaciers and periglacial environments."

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

These medications have reshaped how obesity and the overweight are treated and opened the door to a new scientific field that’s assessing GLP-1s for everything from osteoarthritis to alcohol addiction.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Another major criticism is that this trip has little scientific merit.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Professor Chris Lintott of Oxford, co-host of The Sky at Night, was blunt: "The artistic value of the images returned from Artemis and its crew is significant, but their scientific value is limited."

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“He never does. You can’t explode from holding your breath. It’s a scientific fact. He won’t even pass out. You’ll see.”

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson