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pixelate.

To divide an image into pixels, or to display an image in pixels.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈpɪksəleɪt/
  1. To divide an image into pixels, or to display an image in pixels.

  2. To transform an image (or a portion thereof) into large pixels, especially in order to hide details.

Where this word comes from

From pixel + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

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