shader

/ˈʃeɪdər/
noun
  1. A computer program or set of instructions that controls how light and color are applied to 3D graphics in video games, movies, or digital art.
    • He learned to use shaders to add special effects to his 3D models.
    • This shader makes the metal surface look shiny and scratched.
    • The game developer wrote a custom shader to create realistic water reflections.
  2. A tool or device used to apply or create shade, such as a lamp shade or a screen.
    • The lamp shader was made of frosted glass to soften the light.
    • The old shader on the window was torn and let in too much light.
    • She used a small shader to block the sun from her computer screen.
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