Subshell vs. Orbital — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Subshell and Orbital
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Definitions
Subshell➦
One or more orbitals in the electron shell of an atom.
Orbital➦
Relating to an orbit or orbits.
Subshell➦
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.
Orbital➦
An orbital road.
Subshell➦
(computing) A child process launched by a shell.
Orbital➦
Each of the actual or potential patterns of electron density which may be formed in an atom or molecule by one or more electrons, and can be represented as a wave function.
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Orbital➦
Of or relating to an orbit.
Orbital➦
The wave function of an electron in an atom or molecule, indicating the electron's probable location.
Orbital➦
Of or relating to, or forming an orbit (such as the orbit of a moon, planet, or spacecraft).
Orbital➦
(anatomy) Of or relating to the eye socket eyehole.
Orbital➦
Passing around the outside of an urban area.
The M25 is an orbital motorway around London.
Orbital➦
Ellipsis of orbital motorway.
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Orbital➦
(physics) A specification of the energy and probability density of one or more electrons at any point in an atom or molecule, and can be represented as a wave function.
Orbital➦
Of or pertaining to an orbit.
Orbital➦
Of or relating to an orbit;
Orbital revolution
Orbital velocity
Orbital➦
Of or relating to the eye socket;
Orbital scale
Orbital arch