noun Download 🔗Share The act of incrusting, or the state of being incrusted. Examples : "The old pipe showed a heavy incrustation of minerals on its inner surface, significantly reducing the water flow. " appearance material geology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "The old kettle had a thick incrustation of mineral deposits on its bottom from years of boiling hard water. " material substance geology chemistry technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A covering or inlaying of marble, mosaic, etc., attached to the masonry by cramp irons or cement. Examples : "The ancient Roman bath was decorated with a beautiful incrustation of colorful mosaics attached to the stone walls. " architecture material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Anything inlaid or embedded. Examples : "The old well was covered in an incrustation of moss and minerals, making the stone surface rough and colorful. " appearance material art architecture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading