Noun: an early form of study or belief system that laid the groundwork for a future scientific field. For example, alchemy could be considered the "proto-science" of chemistry.
"Alchemy, once dismissed as mere superstition, is now recognized as a proto-science that laid the foundation for modern chemistry."
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Person A: Hey, so what's your course? I'm a law major.
Person B: Oh, I'm doing ship science.
Person A: Ah yes, chad science.
Person B: Oh, I'm doing ship science.
Person A: Ah yes, chad science.
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