Cerin
Pronunciation : Ce"rin
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. cera wax + -in: cf. L. cerinus wax-colored.]
Definition : 1. (Chem.)
Defn: A waxy substance extracted by alcohol or ether from cork; sometimes applied also to the portion of beeswax which is soluble in alcohol. Watts.
2. (Min.)
Defn: A variety of the mineral allanite.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913