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sixel

/ˈsɪksəl/

sixel noun: a dot analogous to a pixel, forming part of a code based on sets of six such dots, used to transmit bitmap graphics to certain printers and terminals.

Noun

sixel (plural sixels)

  1. A dot analogous to a pixel, forming part of a code based on sets of six such dots, used to transmit bitmap graphics to certain printers and terminals.

Forms of sixel

pluralsixels

Origin of sixel

Blend of six + pixel.

Words that rhyme with sixel

Questions about sixel

What does sixel mean?
Sixel means a dot analogous to a pixel, forming part of a code based on sets of six such dots, used to transmit bitmap graphics to certain printers and terminals.
What part of speech is sixel?
Sixel is a noun.
How do you pronounce sixel?
Sixel is pronounced /ˈsɪksəl/.
What is the plural of sixel?
The plural of sixel is sixels.

Words near sixel in the dictionary

  1. sixains
  2. sixangular
  3. sixareen
  4. sixareens
  5. sixe
  6. sixel
  7. sixels
  8. sixer
  9. sixern
  10. sixerns
  11. sixers

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