subshell

English

Etymology

sub- +‎ shell

Noun

subshell (plural subshells)

(chemistry, physics) 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) A child process launched by a shell.

Translations

atomic orbitals for which the values of the n and l quantum numbers are the same

Finnish: alikuori, alakuori
Hungarian: alhéj
Irish: fosceall m

Anagrams

Bushells

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