incrustation Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

WordNet

In`crus*ta"tion noun
Etymology
L. incrustatio: cf. F. incrustation. See Incrust.
Definitions
  1. The act of incrusting, or the state of being incrusted.
  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. (Arch.) A covering or inlaying of marble, mosaic, etc., attached to the masonry by cramp irons or cement.
  4. (Fine Arts) Anything inlaid or imbedded.

Webster 1913