Meaning of the word encrustation in English
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encrustation
US /ˌɪn.krʌsˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌɪn.krʌsˈteɪ.ʃən/
Noun
1.
a crust or hard coating on the surface of something
Example:
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The old pipes were covered with a thick encrustation of rust.
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There was a strange mineral encrustation on the cave walls.
2.
the act or process of forming a crust or hard coating
Example:
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The constant dripping of water led to the encrustation of minerals on the faucet.
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The archaeologist carefully removed the ancient encrustation from the artifact.
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