voxel

A voxel, short for "volume pixel," is the 3D equivalent of a pixel in a 2D image. It represents a tiny cube of space within a digital 3D model or image, capturing information like color, density, or material at that specific point. Think of it as a building block of a 3D environment, allowing detailed and accurate representation of complex structures such as medical scans, 3D graphics, or geographic data. By stacking many voxels together, a computer can create detailed models that look realistic and can be analyzed or manipulated digitally.