Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

voxel

Noun

/ˈvɒk.səl/

Definition

A voxel is a value on a regular grid in three-dimensional space, representing a cubic unit of volume.

Examples

The 3D rendering of the model was created using thousands of small voxels.
Medical imaging techniques, such as MRI, often utilize voxels to create 3D representations of tissues.
The voxel-based game allowed players to manipulate the environment by altering individual volume elements.

Meaning

The term ‘voxel’ is short for ‘volume element’. It is used in the context of 3D graphics and modeling to define a specific point in three-dimensional space, similar to how a pixel defines a point in two-dimensional graphics.