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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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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

Because each pixel produces its own light, no separate backlight is required.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

While often in a retro pixel art style, at times the game shifted into a more modern open-world look.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 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

Many convergent lines are drawn on a color monitor in such a way that every pixel struck has its color incremented.

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



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