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encrustation

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /ˌɪn.krʌsˈteɪ.ʃən/
    • /ˌɪn.krʌsˈteɪ.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /ˌɪn.krʌsˈteɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of encrustation word

  • noun encrustation The action of encrusting or state of being encrusted. 1
  • variable noun encrustation An encrustation is a hard and thick layer on the surface of something that has built up over a long period of time. 0
  • noun encrustation an encrusting or being encrusted 0
  • noun encrustation a crust; hard layer or coating 0
  • noun encrustation an elaborate decorative coating, inlay, etc. 0
  • noun encrustation a crust, scale, scab, etc. 0
See all 6 definitions of encrustation

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Parts of speech for Encrustation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Encrustation

encrustation popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for encrustation

noun encrustation

  • scurf — the scales or small shreds of epidermis that are continually exfoliated from the skin.
  • scale — a succession or progression of steps or degrees; graduated series: the scale of taxation; the social scale.
  • crust — The crust on a loaf of bread is the outside part.
  • deposit — A deposit is a sum of money which is part of the full price of something, and which you pay when you agree to buy it.
  • coat — A coat is a piece of clothing with long sleeves which you wear over your other clothes when you go outside.
All 35 Synonyms of encrustation

Antonyms for encrustation

noun encrustation

  • core — The core of a fruit is the central part of it. It contains seeds or pips.
  • interior — being within; inside of anything; internal; inner; further toward a center: the interior rooms of a house.
  • middle — equally distant from the extremes or outer limits; central: the middle point of a line; the middle singer in a trio.
  • center — a point equally distant from all points on the circumference of a circle or surface of a sphere
  • centre — A centre is a building where people have meetings, take part in a particular activity, or get help of some kind.
All 6 Antonyms of encrustation

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