mite

n 1: a small but appreciable amount; "this dish could use a touch

of garlic" [syn: {touch}, {hint}, {pinch}, {jot}, {speck},

{soupcon}]

2: any of numerous very small to minute arachnids often

infesting animals or plants or stored foods

bite

It's spelled "{byte}" to avoid confusion with

"{bit}".

(1996-12-13)