Meaning

1 senses
  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.

Origin

Blend of six + pixel.

Blend of six + pixel.

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Forms

plural: sixels
Singularsixel
Pluralsixels

regular

See also

neighbours in the dictionary

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