Definitions for: Incrustation

[n] a decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay
[n] a hard outer layer that covers something
[n] the formation of a crust

Webster (1913) Definition: In`crus*ta"tion, n. [L. incrustatio: cf. F.
incrustation. See Incrust.]
1. The act of incrusting, or the state of being incrusted.

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.

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

4. (Fine Arts) Anything inlaid or imbedded.

Synonyms: crust, encrustation, encrustation, encrustation

See Also: calculus, cover, covering, decoration, formation, natural covering, ornament, ornamentation, tartar, tophus

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