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encrustation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | incrustation |
| Type of | ornament, decoration, ornamentation |
| Derivation | encrust |
encrustation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | crust, incrustation |
| Type of | cover, covering, natural covering |
| Has types | tophus, calculus, tartar |
| Derivation | encrust |
encrustation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | incrustation |
| Type of | formation |
| Derivation | encrust |
Examples of encrustation
encrustation
A powdery crystal encrustation is discernible around the only small opening, like phosphorescent sherbet.
From the thisislondon.co.uk
In this essay Bergson views the essence of humour as the encrustation of the mechanical upon the living.
From the en.wikipedia.org
This either vaporises it or loosens the bonds between the encrustation and the sculpture so that the dirt drops off.
From the newscientist.com
Modifications appear in the shapes of some these hydroids, for example smaller tentacles or encrustation of the roots by bryozoans.
From the en.wikipedia.org
As the train pulled in early in the morning, an encrustation of towers and walls was silhouetted on the hilltop, squatting above the town, looking for trouble in all directions.
From the telegraph.co.uk
The next step in the process of conserving the Hunley is modifying its conservation tank so chemicals can be used to dissolve the salt and encrustation on the hull.
From the dailyherald.com
- Incrustation: the formation of a crust
- Crust: a hard outer layer that covers something
- Incrustation: a decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay
- Deposits of gritty urine crystals on urostomy stoma or skin around the stoma. Prevented by drinking lots of fluids, keeping urine acidic and protecting all skin around the stoma with correctly-fitted pouch. ...
- Precious metal applied (as decoration) in liquid form to an etched surface, then fired.
- Urinary proteins, salts and crystals that accumulate on foreign material inserted into the body
- An overlay of gemstones, gold, etc., on the surface of another substance.
- Hard, crusty, dried mucus.
