Word: subshell
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sub
shell
Definition: 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.
Morphemes:
Affix: sub-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: almost, nearly
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sub
Language: la
Decoded: sub
Meaning: under
Affix: shell
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A set of atomic orbitals that have the same principal quantum number.