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