Definition of Encrustation

1. Noun. The formation of a crust.

Exact synonyms: Incrustation
Generic synonyms: Formation
Derivative terms: Encrust, Incrust

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

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

Definition of Encrustation

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Encrustation

encrinites
encrinitical
encrinoidea
encrinus
encroach
encroached
encroacher
encroachers
encroaches
encroaching
encroaching(a)
encroachment
encroachments
encroach upon
encrust
encrustation (current term)
encrustations
encrusted
encrusting
encrusts
encrypt
encrypted
encrypting
encryption
encryptions
encrypts
encu
enculturate
enculturated
enculturates

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