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Wordnet 3.0

NOUN (3)

1. the formation of a crust;
[syn: incrustation, encrustation]

2. a hard outer layer that covers something;
[syn: crust, incrustation, encrustation]

3. a decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay;
[syn: incrustation, encrustation]



WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

encrustation
    n 1: the formation of a crust [syn: incrustation,
         encrustation]
    2: a hard outer layer that covers something [syn: crust,
       incrustation, encrustation]
    3: a decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied
       to a surface as an inlay or overlay [syn: incrustation,
       encrustation]