McScience

English

Etymology

From McDonald's, a well-known commercial venture, and science.

Pronunciation

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Noun

McScience (uncountable)

1. (slang, derogatory) 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. →ISBN.

     Chapter 3: "The Dawn of McScience"