incrustation
pronunciation
How to pronounce incrustation in British English:
UK [ˌɪnkrʌˈsteɪʃn]
How to pronounce incrustation in American English:
US [ˌɪnkrʌˈsteʃən]
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- Noun:
- the formation of a crust
- a hard outer layer that covers something
- a decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay
Word Origin
- incrustation (n.)
- also encrustation, 1640s, from Late Latin incrustationem (nominative incrustatio) "a covering with crust," noun of action from past participle stem of incrustare.
Example
- 1. A coating or an incrustation of filth or refuse .
- 2. Color , incrustation , black specks and rust are softened , removed and ejected from the press through an innovative chemical process .