mite

US /maɪt/
UK /maɪt/
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1.

a minute arachnid that has a parasitic or free-living existence

:
Dust mites can trigger allergies in some people.
The plant was infested with spider mites.
2.

a very small amount, portion, or particle

:
She contributed her last mite to the charity.
There's not a mite of truth in what he says.