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Definition of Incrustation

1. Noun. The formation of a crust.

2. Noun. A hard outer layer that covers something.

3. Noun. A decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay.

Definition of Incrustation

1. n. The act of incrusting, or the state of being incrusted.

Definition of Incrustation

1. Noun. The act of incrusting, or the state of being incrusted. ¹

2. Noun. 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. ¹

3. Noun. A covering or inlaying of marble, mosaic, etc., attached to the masonry by cramp irons or cement. ¹

4. Noun. Anything inlaid or imbedded. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Incrustation

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Incrustation

1. 1. Formation of a crust or a scab. 2. A coating of some adventitious material or an exudate; a scab. Origin: L. In-crusto, pp. -atus, to incrust, fr. Crusta, crust (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Incrustation

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incrosses incrossing incruent incruental incrust incrustation (current term) incrustations incrusted incrusted cystitis incrusting

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