hard science

noun
1.
any of the natural or physical sciences, as chemistry, biology, physics, or astronomy, in which aspects of the universe are investigated by means of hypotheses and experiments.
Compare soft science.
Origin
1965-70
British Dictionary definitions for hard science

hard science

noun
1.
  1. one of the natural or physical sciences, such as physics, chemistry, biology, geology, or astronomy
  2. (as modifier): a hard-science lecture
Derived Forms
hard scientist, noun
Slang definitions & phrases for hard science

hard science

noun phrase

A science such as chemistry or physics where the data and conclusions are supportable by objective criteria (1960s+)