virtual pixels
[VER-choo-ul PIK-sulz]
nounpl: virtual pixels
pixels virtuais
1. Pixels that do not physically exist on a display but are calculated or simulated by software to enhance resolution or create visual effects
The image upscaling algorithm uses virtual pixels to improve the apparent resolution of low-resolution photos.
O algoritmo de ampliação de imagem usa pixels virtuais para melhorar a resolução aparente de fotos de baixa resolução.
2. In web design and responsive design, abstract units of measurement used for layout purposes that may not correspond to physical screen pixels
CSS uses virtual pixels as a device-independent way to specify element dimensions across different screen sizes.
CSS usa pixels virtuais como uma forma independente de dispositivo para especificar dimensões de elementos em diferentes tamanhos de tela.
3. Pixels generated through interpolation or rendering techniques rather than captured or stored directly
Virtual pixels created by the rendering engine allow smooth scaling without quality loss.
Os pixels virtuais criados pelo mecanismo de renderização permitem dimensionamento suave sem perda de qualidade.
This is primarily technical terminology used in computer graphics, web development, and digital imaging. The term is equally understood in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese technical communities. It became more prevalent with the rise of responsive web design and high-DPI displays in the 2010s, where the distinction between physical and logical pixels became important for cross-platform compatibility.
Related Idioms & Phrases
virtual pixel rendering - the process of creating virtual pixels
virtual pixel mapping - techniques for translating physical to virtual pixels
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