subunit

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/sʌbˈjuːnɪt/(UK)

Definition of subunit

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noun

Any subdivision of a larger unit.

“The bogies are built up of welded sub-units which are stress-relieved before assembly by riveting.”
“Interchange manipulation comparisons showed that all subunits are still active, if at slightly lower rates.”
“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.”

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noun

Any subdivision of a larger unit.

“The bogies are built up of welded sub-units which are stress-relieved before assembly by riveting.”
“Interchange manipulation comparisons showed that all subunits are still active, if at slightly lower rates.”
“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.”
A protein subunit.

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From sub- + unit.

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