encrustation
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en·crust·a·tion
(ĕn′krŭs-tā′shən)n.
Variant of incrustation.
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in•crus•ta•tion
(ˌɪn krʌˈsteɪ ʃən)n.
1. the act of incrusting or the state of being incrusted.
2. a crust or hard coating.
3.
a. the inlaying or addition of enriching materials to a surface.
b. the materials used.
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Noun | 1. | encrustation - the formation of a crust formation - natural process that causes something to form; "the formation of gas in the intestine"; "the formation of crystals"; "the formation of pseudopods" |
2. | encrustation - a hard outer layer that covers something covering, natural covering, cover - a natural object that covers or envelops; "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover" | |
3. | encrustation - a decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay |
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encrustation
n → Kruste f, → Verkrustung f; (fig, with diamonds, pearls, lace) → Besatz m; (with ice etc) → Überzug m
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