HyperDic: incrustation

English > 3 senses of the word incrustation:
NOUNprocessincrustation, encrustationthe formation of a crust
objectincrustation, crust, encrustationa hard outer layer that covers something
artifactincrustation, encrustationa decorative coating / coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay
incrustation > pronunciation
Soundsih.nkrahstey'shahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > incrustation: 3 senses > noun 1, process
MeaningThe formation of a crust.
Synonymencrustation
Broaderformationnatural process that causes something to form
Spanishencostración
Verbsincrustform a crust or a hard layer
English > incrustation: 3 senses > noun 2, object
MeaningA hard outer layer that covers something.
Synonymscrust, encrustation
Narrowertartar, calculus, tophusAn incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums
Broadercovering, natural covering, coverA natural object that covers or envelops
Spanishcostra, incrustación
Catalancrosta, incrustació
Verbsincrustform a crust or a hard layer
incrustcover or coat / coat with a crust
English > incrustation: 3 senses > noun 3, artifact
MeaningA decorative coating / coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay.
Synonymencrustation
Broaderdecoration, ornament, ornamentationSomething used to beautify
Verbsincrustdecorate or cover lavishly (as with gems / gems)

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