"ray casting" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: First used in a 1982 paper by Scott Roth. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ray casting (uncountable)
  1. (computer graphics) The calculation of intersections between a ray and a surface. Wikipedia link: ray casting Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Computer graphics Synonyms: raycasting Related terms: ray tracing

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