"pure science" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pure science (uncountable)
  1. (sciences) Research performed without regard to practical applications, either for the advancement of human knowledge as a goal in itself or at least as a necessary feedstock to translational science. Wikipedia link: pure science Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Sciences Synonyms: basic research, basic science, fundamental science Related terms: hard science versus soft science, natural science versus social science Coordinate_terms: translational science Translations (Translations): science pure [feminine] (French), reine Wissenschaft [feminine] (German), ilmu murni (Indonesian), ciência pura [feminine] (Portuguese), ciencia pura [feminine] (Spanish)
    Sense id: en-pure_science-en-noun-0RtXKRJ1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: sciences

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