Incrustation

[,ɪnkrʌs'teɪʃən] or [,ɪnkrʌ'steʃən]

Definition

(noun.) a decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay.

(noun.) the formation of a crust.

Edited by Fred--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The act of incrusting, or the state of being incrusted.

(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.

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

(n.) Anything inlaid or imbedded.

Typed by Carla

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Incrusting.[2]. Crust, coating.

Inputed by Leonard