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
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
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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