noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   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.
2. 2
   A child process launched by a shell.

Synonyms

All synonyms

atomionshelltracer

Etymology

From sub- + shell.

Related phrases

atomic orbitalquantum number

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