experiment in (something)

experiment in (something)

To test or do research in a particular subject or area. My sister is experimenting in astrophysics and has done some very fascinating research. I've always wanted to experiment in genetics and learn even more about the information coded into our DNA. I wish I could experiment in space travel. I mean, what kid didn't want to be an astronaut at some point in their childhood?

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experiment in something

to conduct research or experiments about something. The research group is experimenting in the field of biomechanics. We want to experiment in thermodynamics.

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