noun the egg of a louse or other parasitic insect
In chemistry, nit is a prefix used in the nomenclature of chemical compounds to indicate the presence of a nitro functional group.
In agriculture, nit refers to a unit of luminance equal to one candela per square meter.
A nit is the egg of a louse or other parasitic insect, especially the egg of a head louse.
In slang, nit can refer to a small amount of something or a minor complaint or criticism.
In hair care, a nit is a small, oval egg laid by head lice that attaches firmly to the hair shaft.
In the field of writing, 'nit' may refer to a small egg of a louse or other parasitic insect.
Psychologists may use the term 'nit' when discussing obsessive behaviors or attention to small details.