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pixel

[pik-suhl, -sel] / ˈpɪk səl, -sɛl /
NOUN
smallest element of an image
Synonyms
STRONGEST
pel
STRONG
picture element
WEAK


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Each pixel in the imagery represents about 0.5 square kilometers.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

The Manchester LHCb team designed and built essential parts of the upgraded tracking system, including silicon pixel detector modules assembled in the University's Schuster Building.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

Also in here, albeit in a retro, pixel art style that may bring to mind the “Final Fantasy” series from its Super Nintendo days.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

The new songs are forgettable and the animation is cluttered with every pixel competing to show off.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2025

Node:pixel sort, Next:pizza box, Previous:pistol, Up:= P = pixel sort n.

From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Steele, Guy L.



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