What is the meaning of mite?

A slight but appreciable amount.
- usage: "this dish could use a touch of garlic"
- synonyms: touch, hint, tinge, pinch, jot, speck, soupcon
Any of numerous very small to minute arachnids often infesting animals or plants or stored foods. .

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