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encrustation
UK
/ˌɛn.krʌsˈteɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌɛn.krʌsˈteɪ.ʃən/
Translations
encrustations
pl
UK
/ˌɛn.krʌsˈteɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌɛn.krʌsˈteɪ.ʃən/
The encrustation of jewels on the crown made it sparkle in the sunlight.
L’incrustation de joyaux sur la couronne la faisait scintiller au soleil.
The encrustation on the old ship's hull was made up of barnacles and algae.
La croûte sur la coque du vieux navire était composée de balanes et d’algues.
Additional translations
more encrustation
Comp.
most encrustation
Super.
UK
/ˌɛn.krʌˈsteɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌɛn.krəˈsteɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively (e.g., "encrustation layer"), functioning as an adjective.
Additional translations
Definitions
The encrustation on the old ship's hull was made up of barnacles and algae.
The encrustation of jewels on the crown made it sparkle in the sunlight.
The encrustation of minerals on the cave walls took thousands of years to develop.
The encrustation deposits posed a challenge to the engineers.