| NOUN | process | encrustation, incrustation | the formation of a crust |
|---|---|---|---|
| object | encrustation, crust, incrustation | a hard outer layer that covers something | |
| artifact | encrustation, incrustation | a decorative coating / coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay |
| Meaning | The formation of a crust. | |
|---|---|---|
| Synonym | incrustation | |
| Broader | formation | natural process that causes something to form |
| Spanish | encostración | |
| Verbs | encrust | form a crust or a hard layer |
| Meaning | A hard outer layer that covers something. | |
|---|---|---|
| Synonyms | crust, incrustation | |
| Narrower | tartar, calculus, tophus | An incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums |
| Broader | covering, natural covering, cover | A natural object that covers or envelops |
| Spanish | costra, incrustación | |
| Catalan | crosta, incrustació | |
| Verbs | encrust | form a crust or a hard layer |
| encrust | cover or coat / coat with a crust | |
| Meaning | A decorative coating / coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay. | |
|---|---|---|
| Synonym | incrustation | |
| Broader | decoration, ornament, ornamentation | Something used to beautify |
| Verbs | encrust | decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems / gems) |
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