"incrustation" in the noun sense
1. incrustation, encrustation
the formation of a crust
2. crust, incrustation, encrustation
a hard outer layer that covers something
3. incrustation, encrustation
a decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay
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