What is another word for lightmap?
Pronunciation: [lˈa͡ɪtmap] (IPA) 
Lightmap is a term used in computer graphics to refer to the texture that stores the lighting information of a 3D scene. While lightmap is the most commonly used term, there are other synonyms that are used interchangeably in the industry. These include radiosity maps, illumination maps, shadow maps, and ambient occlusion maps. Radiosity maps refer specifically to the global illumination and indirect lighting of a scene. Illumination maps and shadow maps are more general terms that encompass all lighting information. Ambient occlusion maps are used to simulate the darkening of areas that are not directly exposed to light, enhancing the realism of the scene. These terms all have slightly different meanings but ultimately refer to the same concept of storing lighting information for 3D objects.
