cerin

Ce"rin, n. Etym: [L. cera wax + -in: cf. L. cerinus wax-colored.] 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.

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