the egg of a louse or other parasitic insect, especially on the hair of a human head, a unit of luminance equal to one candela per square meter

Formal and Informal Expressions of nit

In different contexts, you can replace 'nit' with suitable alternatives. In a more informal setting, 'bug egg' is apt.

nit: Explore its Definition & Usage

nit Definition

1the egg of a louse or other parasitic insect, especially on the hair of a human head
2a unit of luminance equal to one candela per square meter

Using nit: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nit" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
She found a nit in her daughter's hair.
Example
The teacher sent a note home to parents warning them about nits in the classroom.

nit Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nit

egg
louse egg

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Summary: nit in Brief

A 'nit' [nɪt] is an egg of a louse or other parasitic insect, especially on the hair of a human head. It can also refer to a unit of luminance equal to one candela per square meter.