subshell

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noun
Definitions
  • (chemistry) atomic 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.

Etymology

Prefix from English shell.

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shell

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