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.
noun
1.
noun phrase
A science such as chemistry or physics where the data and conclusions are supportable by objective criteria (1960s+)
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[hahrd-set] /ˈhɑrdˈsɛt/ adjective 1. firmly or rigidly set; fixed: a hard-set smile. 2. in a difficult position: The troops were hard-set before their supplies came. 3. determined; obstinate.
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