NYT Dictionary
VOXEL
/ˈvɑk.səl/NounVO-xelvo-xel · 2 syllablesCollege
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020
Meaning
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.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Blend of volumetric + pixel.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020.