A To Z Science Words List (100 Science Words)

A To Z Science Words List! Science is a never ending adventure of learning. As you explore and learn new things, you will come across many new words. Here is a list of some common science words, from A to Z.

A – Absorb: To take in or suck up.
Matter absorbs light energy to create heat.

B – Biology: The study of life and living organisms.
Biology is the study of life and all its complexities. This includes everything from the smallest microorganism to the largest animal on Earth.

C – Chemistry: The study of matter and the changes it undergoes.
Chemistry is the study of matter and how it behaves under different conditions. This includes the formation and properties of chemical compounds, as well as changes in physical state (e.g., melting, boiling).

Let us look at our list of science words a to z.

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A To Z SCIENCE WORDS LIST

Science Words That Start With A:

Astrophysics	Analysis	Atomic
Adaptation	Absorption

Science Words That Start With B:

Bacteria	Biochemistry	Biosphere
Botany

Science Words That Start With C:

Creature	Carapace	Climate
Cuvette	Chemistry

Science Words That Start With D:

Datum	Data	Dislodge
Development

Science Words That Start With E:

Electricity	Entomology	Ecology
Equilibrium

Science Words That Start With F:

Frequency	Fissure	Funnel
Fossil

Science Words That Start With G:

Geology	Gravity	Gestation
Galaxy

Science Words That Start With H:

Hemisphere

Hypothesis

Hydrogen

Science Words That Start With I:

Intelligence

Imagination

Immunology

Science Words That Start With J:

Jurassic

Science Words That Start With K:

Kilometer

Science Words That Start With L:

Lithosphere

Laser

Laboratory

Science Words That Start With M:

Meteorologist	Monograph	Microbes
Mineralogy	Measurements	Motion

Science Words That Start With N:

Nocturnal

Negligence

Science Words That Start With O:

Omnivorous

Oxygen

Ornithology

Science Words That Start With P:

Propagation

Permafrost

Paleontologist

Science Words That Start With Q:

Quantum

Quantum Theory

Science Words That Start With R:

Research

Radiology

Radiation

Science Words That Start With S:

Seismology	Satellite	Scientist
Spectrum	Synergy	Spectacular
Surface	Season

Science Words That Start With T:

Temperature	Thermometer	Technology
Toxin

Science Words Beginning With U:

Underwater

Ursine

Science Words That Start With V:

Velocity	Variable	Virus
Volume	Volcanology	Vertex
Vanadium	Vibration

Science Words That Start With W:

Weather

Wave

Wavelength

Science Words That Start With Y:

Yttrium

Yield

Science Words That Start With Z:

Zygote

Zoology

100 Science Words with Meaning (Science Vocabulary Words)

Acoustics	The science that studies sound and its properties.
Aerodynamics	The study of the motion of air and objects through it.
Aeronautics	The science which deals with the design, construction, operation, and application of aircraft.
Anatomy	The study of the structure of living organisms.
Astrobiology	A field of research that explores the origin, evolution, distribution, and future of life in the universe.
Astronomy	The study of planets, stars, and other celestial bodies.
Atmospheric Science	The scientific study of Earth’s atmosphere and its processes.
Biochemistry	The scientific study of chemical processes within living organisms.
Biology	The study of living organisms.
Chromatography	A technique used to separate the components of a mixture or solution.
Climatology	The scientific study of climate patterns over extended periods of time and their effects on living organisms.
Cosmology	The study of the origin, structure, and evolution of the universe.
Cryogenics	The scientific study of low temperatures and their effects on matter.
Data Science	A field of research that focuses on extracting knowledge from large datasets using sophisticated algorithms and statistical models.
Ecology	The scientific study of interactions between organisms and their environment over time.
Electrochemistry	A branch of chemistry that studies the relationship between electricity and chemical reactions.
Endocrinology	The scientific study of hormones and their role in health and disease in living organisms.
Entomology	The scientific study of insects.
Ethernet	A type of computer networking technology that connects computers to form a local area network.
Fluid Dynamics	The scientific study of the behavior and properties of fluids in motion.
Genetics	The study of heredity, genetic variations, and how traits are passed from parents to offspring.
Geology	The science that deals with the history and structure of Earth’s crusts and its rocks.

Geophysics	A branch of earth science that deals with the physical processes and phenomena occurring within the Earth and its atmosphere.
Hydrology	The scientific study of water on Earth, including the distribution, circulation, and properties of its waters.
Immunology	The scientific study of immune systems in living organisms and their responses to foreign substances.
Material Science	The study of the structure, properties, and processing techniques of materials used in engineering applications.
Meteorology	The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather.
Microbiology	The study of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa.
Nanotechnology	A field of science that focuses on the manipulation of matter at a nanoscale level (one-billionth of a meter).
Nutrition Science	The scientific study of how food affects health, metabolism, and disease states in humans and other animals.
Oceanography	The scientific study of oceanic processes and phenomena, including the movement of currents, tides, and other oceanic phenomena.
Optics	The science which deals with the behavior and properties of light, including its interaction with matter.
Paleontology	The scientific study of ancient life forms by examining their fossils or other remains.
Pharmacology	The scientific study of drugs and their effects on living organisms.
Physics	The scientific study of matter and energy and their interactions with each other.
Physiology	The scientific study of the structure and function of living organisms.
Plant Science	A field that studies the physiology, genetics, morphology, ecology, evolution, development, reproduction, biochemistry, pathology and control of plants.
Quantum Mechanics	A branch of physics that studies the behavior and properties of matter and energy at the atomic and subatomic level.
Radiobiology	The study of the effects of radiation on living organisms, including humans.
Robotics	The science or technology that deals with the design, construction, operation, and application of robots.
Robotics Engineering	A branch of engineering that deals with the design and construction of robots for use in industrial or military applications.
Soil Science	The science which deals with the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils.
Space Science	A branch of astronomy that studies the formation and evolution of celestial bodies in outer space.
Spectroscopy	A technique used to analyze the properties of materials by examining their electromagnetic spectrum.
Structural Engineering	The application of engineering principles, materials science, and physics to design and construct stable structures for safe use by people or machines.
Telecommunications	The science that deals with the transmission and reception of data through radio waves, fiber optics, satellites, etc.
Thermodynamics	The scientific study of heat and its relation to other forms of energy, such as work and chemical reactions.
Toxicology	The scientific study of the adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms.
Virology	The study of viruses and their structure, replication, and effects on living organisms.