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subchunk

subchunk noun: a chunk (block of data) forming part of a larger chunk.

Noun

subchunk (plural subchunks)

  1. A chunk (block of data) forming part of a larger chunk.
    • GetData goes down into the data subchunk as well, as can be seen in Listing 14.7.1996, Michael Morrison, Randy Weems, Windows 95 game developer's guide using the game SDK
    • A LIST chunk is another parent chunk that may include several subchunks as well.1999, Michael D Root, James R Boer, DirectX complete

Forms of subchunk

pluralsubchunks

Origin of subchunk

From sub- + chunk.

Questions about subchunk

What does subchunk mean?
Subchunk means a chunk (block of data) forming part of a larger chunk.
What part of speech is subchunk?
Subchunk is a noun.
What is the plural of subchunk?
The plural of subchunk is subchunks.

Words near subchunk in the dictionary

  1. subchronic
  2. subchronically
  3. subchronozone
  4. subchronozones
  5. subchrons
  6. subchunk
  7. subchunks
  8. subcinctoria
  9. subcinctorium
  10. subcineritious
  11. subcipher

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