incrustation

Pronunciation:  US [ˌɪnkrʌ'steɪʃn] UK [ˌɪnkrʌ'steɪʃn]
  • n.Crusts; Form a hard outer layer; Hard shell
  • WebRust; Scale; Scaling
n.
1.
(Customs, habits, etc) developed
2.
Crust, rust, scale
3.
Crust, the crust, crust, scab
4.
Mosaic and inlay, (building) surface decoration; inlays
5.
With an outer skin covering, and shell
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