Noun: encrustation ,en,krú'stey-shun
- A hard outer layer that covers something
"The old pan had a thick encrustation of burnt food";
- crust, incrustation
- The formation of a crust
"The encrustation of barnacles on the ship's hull slowed its progress";
- incrustation
- A decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay
"The antique box featured a beautiful gold encrustation";
- incrustation
Derived forms: encrustations
Type of: cover, covering, decoration, formation, natural covering, ornament, ornamentation