subshell

noun — 2 senses

subshell

noun

Etymology From sub- + shell.

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics Any of the atomic orbitals for which the values of the n and l quantum numbers are the same, such as the three 2p or five 3d atomic orbitals.

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A child process launched by a shell.

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