Incrustation Definition & Meaning

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Incrustation

Incrustation Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Incrustation? [n] a decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay [n] a hard outer layer that covers something [n] the formation of a crust Synonyms \| Synonyms for Incrustation: crust \| encrustation \| encrustation \| encrustation Related Terms \| Find terms related to Incrustation: blanketing \| blocking \| blotting out \| cementwork \| cloaking \| clouding \| coating \| coverage \| covering \| crust \| curtaining \| eclipse \| eclipsing \| envelopment \| enwrapment \| enwrapping \| eschar \| hiding \| laying on \| mantling \| masking \| obduction \| obscuring \| occultation \| overlaying \| overspreading \| pargeting \| pastry shell \| piecrust \| plasterwork \| scab \| scale \| screening \| sheathing \| shell \| shielding \| shrouding \| stalactite \| stalagmite \| stuccowork \| superimposition \| superposition \| upholstering \| upholstery \| veiling \| wrapping See Also \| calculus \| cover \| covering \| decoration \| formation \| natural covering \| ornament \| ornamentation \| tartar \| tophus Incrustation In Webster's Dictionary \In`crus*ta"tion\, n. [L. incrustatio: cf. F. incrustation. See {Incrust}.] 1. The act of incrusting, or the state of being incrusted. 2. 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. 3. (Arch.) A covering or inlaying of marble, mosaic, etc., attached to the masonry by cramp irons or cement. 4. (Fine Arts) Anything inlaid or imbedded.

Incrustation Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Incrustation?

[n] a decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay
[n] a hard outer layer that covers something
[n] the formation of a crust

Synonyms | Synonyms for Incrustation: crust | encrustation | encrustation | encrustation

Incrustation In Webster's Dictionary

\In`crus*ta"tion\, n. [L. incrustatio: cf. F.
incrustation. See {Incrust}.]
1. The act of incrusting, or the state of being incrusted.

2. 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.

3. (Arch.) A covering or inlaying of marble, mosaic, etc.,
   attached to the masonry by cramp irons or cement.

4. (Fine Arts) Anything inlaid or imbedded.

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