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# minKernelDiameter()

Queries the minimum diameter, in pixels, of the filter window supported by the median filter.

```
class func minKernelDiameter() -> Int
```

## Return Value

Returns the minimum diameter, in pixels, of the filter window supported by the median filter.

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