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Shadow Map

A shadow map is a 3D graphical technique used in computer graphics to simulate the effects of light and shadows in a virtual environment.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: In computer graphics, a shadow map is a texture that stores depth information about a scene from the viewpoint of the light source.

Example Sentence: The shadow map created realistic shadows on the virtual objects in the video game.

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