Definition of incrustation Incrustation
/ɪˌnkɹʌstejˈʃʌn/ - [inkrusteyshun] - in•crus•ta•tion
We found 12 definitions of incrustation from 4 different sources.
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What does incrustation mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: incrustations |
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| incrustation - a decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay | ||
| encrustation | ||
| ornament, decoration, ornamentation the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive) | ||
| incrustation - the formation of a crust | ||
| encrustation | ||
| formation the act of fabricating something in a particular shape | ||
| incrustation - a hard outer layer that covers something | ||
| crust, encrustation | ||
| natural covering, covering, cover the act of protecting something by covering it | ||
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Wiktionary 
- incrustation (Noun)
The act of incrusting, or the state of being incrusted. - incrustation (Noun)
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. - incrustation (Noun)
A covering or inlaying of marble, mosaic, etc. , attached to the masonry by cramp irons or cement. - incrustation (Noun)
Anything inlaid or imbedded.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- incrustation (n.)
The act of incrusting, or the state of being incrusted. - incrustation (n.)
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. - incrustation (n.)
A covering or inlaying of marble, mosaic, etc., attached to the masonry by cramp irons or cement. - incrustation (n.)
Anything inlaid or imbedded.
Part of speech
🔤- incrustation, noun, singular of incrustations.
