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Definition of Encrustation
1. Noun. The formation of a crust.
2. Noun. A hard outer layer that covers something.
Exact synonyms: Crust, Incrustation
Generic synonyms: Cover, Covering, Natural Covering
Specialized synonyms: Calculus, Tartar, Tophus
Derivative terms: Crust, Crusty, Encrust, Encrust, Incrust, Incrust
Generic synonyms: Cover, Covering, Natural Covering
Specialized synonyms: Calculus, Tartar, Tophus
Derivative terms: Crust, Crusty, Encrust, Encrust, Incrust, Incrust
3. Noun. A decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay.
Exact synonyms: Incrustation
Generic synonyms: Decoration, Ornament, Ornamentation
Derivative terms: Encrust, Incrust
Generic synonyms: Decoration, Ornament, Ornamentation
Derivative terms: Encrust, Incrust
Definition of Encrustation
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