incrustationnoun [ C ]
uk/ˌɪn.krʌsˈteɪ.ʃən/us/ˌɪn.krʌsˈteɪ.ʃən/also encrustationa layer of material, such as dirt or a chemical, that forms on something, especially slowly
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Coverings and layers
- a blanket of sth idiom
- blanket
- casing
- cladding
- coating
- fur
- gilt
- lime
- lined
- lining
- mantle
- mat
- membrane
- paintwork
- rendering
- slick
- topcoat
- undercoat
- veneer
- wrap
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