The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word ENERGETICS
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The straight part
We know that "One of the sciences" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one of the sciences = energetics.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ENERGETICS mean?
ENERGETICS noun- The branch of physics that studies the flow and transformation of energy
- The flow and transformation of energy within a specific system or device