incrustation

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Synonyms: encrustation, incrassation, decrustation, crustation, incrustations

Antonyms: encrustation, incrassation, decrustation, crustation, incrustations

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Noun

1. The act of [[incrusting]], or the state of being [[incrust]]ed.
2. 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.
3. A [[covering]] or [[inlaying]] of marble, mosaic, etc., attached to the masonry by cramp irons or cement.
4. Anything [[inlaid]] or [[embed]]ded.
5. {{lb|en|figuratively}} An accumulated [[characteristic]] of a person that [[disguises]] their true nature.

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