English noun: encrustation | |||
1. | encrustation (process) the formation of a crust | ||
Synonyms | incrustation | ||
Broader (hypernym) | formation | ||
2. | encrustation (object) a hard outer layer that covers something | ||
Synonyms | crust, incrustation | ||
Broader (hypernym) | cover, covering, natural covering | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | calculus, tartar, tophus | ||
3. | encrustation (artifact) a decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay | ||
Synonyms | incrustation | ||
Broader (hypernym) | decoration, ornament, ornamentation | ||