Word of the Day:
voxel
What It Means
The three-dimensional analogue of a pixel; a volume element representing some numerical quantity, such as the color, of a point in three-dimensional space, used in the visualization and analysis of three-dimensional (especially scientific and medical) data.
Voxel in Context
“Voxel. Minecraft. The voxel Minecraft terrain is a type of terrain generation in Minecraft that uses voxels, or small cubes, to create the landscape. Compared to conventional Minecraft terrain, voxel Minecraft has several advantages.”
Did You Know?
Blend of volumetric + pixel.
Source and license
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