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sixels

sixels is the plural of sixel.

Meaning of sixel

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.

Questions about sixels

What is sixels the plural of?
Sixels is the plural of sixel.

Words near sixels in the dictionary

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

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