subshell

English

Etymology

From sub- +‎ shell.

Noun

subshell (plural subshells)

1. (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.
2. (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