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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

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.
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   2. (Min.) A variety of the mineral allanite.
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