encrustation (redirected from encrustations)

en·crust·a·tion  (nkrs-tshn)

n.

Variant of incrustation.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	encrustation - the formation of a crust incrustation formation - natural process that causes something to form; "the formation of gas in the intestine"; "the formation of crystals"; "the formation of pseudopods"
	2.	encrustation - a hard outer layer that covers something crust, incrustation covering, natural covering, cover - a natural object that covers or envelops; "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover" calculus, tophus, tartar - an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums
	3.	encrustation - a decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay incrustation decoration, ornament, ornamentation - something used to beautify

Translations

encrustation [ˌɪnkrʌsˈteɪʃn] N → incrustación f

encrustation [ˌɪŋkrʌˈsteɪʃ^ən] n

(= layer) [mud] → couche m; [ice] → croûte f

(= covering) [jewels] → incrustation f

encrustation

n → Kruste f, → Verkrustung f; (fig, with diamonds, pearls, lace) → Besatz m; (with ice etc) → Überzug m