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nitA 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 How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Let's Get to the Nitty Gritty: The Autobiography of Horace Silver Edited, with Afterword, by Phil Pastras, University of California Press March 2006, $24. But we didn't forget about the nitty gritty: skin care. THE NITTY GRITTY: Whether they're clean-shaven or hairy, the warm, moist areas under your arms feed millions of these sweat-munching bacteria. |
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