encrustation

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noun

1. the formation of a crust
• Syn:
incrustation
• Derivationally related forms:
encrust, incrust (for: incrustation)
• Hypernyms:
formation
2. a hard outer layer that covers something
• Syn:
crust, incrustation
• Derivationally related forms:
encrust, incrust (for: incrustation), crusty (for: crust), crust (for: crust)
• Hypernyms:
covering, natural covering, cover
• Hyponyms:
tartar, calculus, tophus
3. a decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay
• Syn:
incrustation
• Derivationally related forms:
encrust, incrust (for: incrustation)
• Hypernyms:
decoration, ornament, ornamentation