INCRUSTATION

incrustation, encrustation

(noun) a decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay

crust, incrustation, encrustation

(noun) a hard outer layer that covers something

incrustation, encrustation

(noun) the formation of a crust

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Noun

incrustation (countable and uncountable, plural incrustations)

The act of incrusting, or the state of being incrusted.

A crust or hard coating of anything upon or within a body, as a deposit of lime, sediment, etc, from water on the inner surface of a steam boiler.

A covering or inlaying of marble, mosaic, etc, attached to the masonry by cramp irons or cement.

Anything inlaid or embedded.

Source: Wiktionary

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In`crus*ta"tion, n. Etym: [L. incrustatio: cf. F. incrustation. See Incrust.]

1. The act of incrusting, or the state of being incrusted.

2. A crust or hard coating of anything upon or within a body, as a deposit of lime, sediment, etc., from water on the inner surface of a steam boiler.

3. (Arch.)

Definition: A covering or inlaying of marble, mosaic, etc., attached to the masonry by cramp irons or cement.

4. (Fine Arts)

Definition: Anything inlaid or imbedded.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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