HyperDic: nit

English > 2 senses of the word nit:
NOUNquantitynita luminance unit equal to 1 candle per square meter measured perpendicular to the rays from the source
animalnitegg or young of an insect parasitic on mammals especially a sucking louse
nit > pronunciation
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English > nit: 2 senses > noun 1, quantity
MeaningA luminance unit equal to 1 candle per square meter measured perpendicular to the rays from the source.
Broaderluminance unitA measure of luminance
Catalannit
English > nit: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
Meaningegg or young of an insect parasitic on mammals especially a sucking louse; often attached to a hair or item of clothing.
Broaderegganimal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes
Spanishliendre
Catalanllémena

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