subshell

[suhb-shel] /ˈsʌbˌʃɛl/
noun, Physics.
1.
a group of electrons in an atom belonging to the same shell and also having the same azimuthal quantum number.
Origin
1965-70; sub- + shell
Examples from the web for subshell
  • Instead a subshell is started that has access to the allocated resources.
  • The subshell disappears as soon as it has changed its directory and has no effect on the plot program.
subshell in Science
subshell
(sŭb'shěl')
One or more orbitals in the electron shell of an atom with the same energy level. Subshells have different shapes and are distinguished by their magnetic quantum number. See more at orbital, quantum number.