encrustation

Noun encrustation has 3 senses

• encrustation(n = noun.process) incrustation - the formation of a crust;
is a kind of formation
Derived form verb encrust₃

• encrustation(n = noun.object) crust, incrustation - a hard outer layer that covers something;
is a kind of cover, covering, natural covering
has particulars: calculus, tartar, tophus
Derived forms verb encrust₃, verb encrust₁

• encrustation(n = noun.artifact) incrustation - a decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay;
is a kind of decoration, ornament, ornamentation
Derived form verb encrust₂