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nit

A measurement of luminance. One nit is equal to one candela per square meter (1cd/m2). Ten thousand nits are equal to one stilb. See candela.

nit¹

1. the egg of a louse, usually adhering to human hair

2. the larva of a louse or similar insect

nit²

a unit of luminance equal to 1 candela per square metre

nit³ a unit of information equal to 1.44 bits

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