Subunit

//sʌbˈjuːnɪt//

Synonyms for "subunit" (2 found)

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Translations

6 translations across 5 languages.

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Catalan

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  • subunitat noun (subdivision of a larger unit)

Finnish

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  • alayksikkö noun (subdivision of a larger unit)
  • aliyksikkö noun (subdivision of a larger unit)

Northern Kurdish

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  • binebeş noun (subdivision of a larger unit)

Portuguese

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  • subunidade noun (subdivision of a larger unit)

Russian

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  • субъедини́ца noun (subdivision of a larger unit)

Sample sentences

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Researchers at Emory University in Atlanta say the secreted peptide — a subunit of a protein chain — kills dozens of flu strains that plague humans. It is effective against H1 viruses, including ones that could cause pandemics.

Source: tatoeba (12252457)

The bogies are built up of welded sub-units which are stress-relieved before assembly by riveting.

Source: wiktionary

Interchange manipulation comparisons showed that all subunits are still active, if at slightly lower rates.

Source: wiktionary

UMISEA is a subunit in Hololive featuring idols with nautical themes. The group debuted in 2021 as the first JP+EN collab subunit. Chloe was added to the roster after holox debuted.

Source: wiktionary

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