CERIN

Ce″rin (?), n. [[L. cera wax + -in: cf. L. cerinus wax-colored.]] 1. 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.
2. 2. (Min.) A variety of the mineral allanite.