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McScience
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English
Etymology
From en McDonald's, a well-known commercial venture, and en science.
Pronunciation
en En-au-McScience.ogg AU
Noun
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en slang pejorative The unethical commercialization of science, as for example where results are deliberately misinterpreted in exchange for large grants from a corporation.
2004. Richard Horton, MMR Science & Fiction - Exploring the Vaccine crisis Granta Publications, London, United Kingdom. 1862077649.
Chapter 3: "The Dawn of McScience"