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mite

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mite /ˈmaɪt/ noun
plural mites
mite
/ˈmaɪt/
noun
plural mites
Britannica Dictionary definition of MITE
[count]
: a very small creature that often lives on plants, animals, and foods see also dust mite
: a small person (such as a child) or thing
old-fashioned : a very small amount

a mite

: to a small degree : somewhat or slightly