"mirasorvone" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: After the actor Mira Sorvino, + -one. Etymology templates: {{af|en|-one}} -one Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} mirasorvone (uncountable)
  1. A defensive compound secreted by the sunburst diving beetle (Thermonectus marmoratus). Wikipedia link: Mira Sorvino Tags: uncountable
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