'Incrustation' definitions:
Definition of 'incrustation'
(from WordNet)
noun
The formation of a crust [syn: incrustation, encrustation]
noun
A hard outer layer that covers something [syn: crust, incrustation, encrustation]
noun
A decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay [syn: incrustation, encrustation]
Definition of 'Incrustation'
From: GCIDE
- Incrustation \In`crus*ta"tion\, n. [L. incrustatio: cf. F. incrustation. See Incrust.] [1913 Webster]
- 1. The act of incrusting, or the state of being incrusted. [1913 Webster]
- 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. [1913 Webster]
- 3. (Arch.) A covering or inlaying of marble, mosaic, etc., attached to the masonry by cramp irons or cement. [1913 Webster]
- 4. (Fine Arts) Anything inlaid or imbedded. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'incrustation'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- 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