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pixel shader

A shader that computes final pixel colors.

Also known as: fragment shader

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

pixel shader — A shader that computes final pixel colors.

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See also: shader vertex shader.

Related Technical Terms

shader
A small GPU program that calculates rendering effects. Gaming
vertex shader
A shader that transforms 3D vertices. Gaming
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