Associations to the word «Encrustation»

Wiktionary

ENCRUSTATION, noun. An incrustation

Dictionary definition

ENCRUSTATION, noun. The formation of a crust.
ENCRUSTATION, noun. A hard outer layer that covers something.
ENCRUSTATION, noun. A decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay.

Wise words

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