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Definition of encrustation

encrustation

/ɪnˌkrʌsˈteɪ.ʃən/
en · crus · ta · tion
Plural:encrustations
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Adjective:encrusted
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encrustation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A crust or hard outer coating on the surface of something.

Example

"Marine archaeologists carefully chipped away the thick encrustation of barnacles and coral from the sunken cannon."

2

The action of encrusting or the state of being encrusted.

Example

"Regular descaling of the water heater prevents the gradual encrustation of mineral salts inside the pipes."

3

An ornamental facing or inlay of marble, mosaic, or precious stones applied to a surface or building.

Example

"The Byzantine basilica is celebrated for its intricate encrustation of colored marbles and gold mosaic tiles."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French incrustation or Late Latin incrustationem, from Latin incrustare ('to cover with a crust or rind'), formed from in- ('on, upon') and crusta ('rind, shell, crust').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Encrustation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/encrustation
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