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encrustation

/ˌɛn.krʌsˈteɪ.ʃən/

Translations

encrustationnoun

encrustations

/ˌɛn.krʌsˈteɪ.ʃən/

The encrustation of salt on the rocks was a result of the evaporating sea water.

Корка соли на камнях была результатом испарения морской воды.

The encrustation on the pipes caused a reduction in water flow.

Налет на трубах вызвал снижение потока воды.

The encrustation on the ancient vase was carefully removed by the archaeologists.

Инкрустация на древней вазе была тщательно удалена археологами.

Additional translations

Synonyms

encrustationadjective

more encrustation

Comp.

most encrustation

Super.

/ˌɛn.krʌˈsteɪ.ʃən/

/ˌɛn.krəˈsteɪ.ʃən/

Used attributively (e.g., "encrustation layer"), functioning as an adjective.

encrustationnoun

A crust or hard coating on the surface of something.

The encrustation on the old ship's hull was made up of barnacles and algae.

A decorative coating or layer applied to a surface.

The encrustation of jewels on the crown made it sparkle in the sunlight.

The process of forming a crust or hard layer.

The encrustation of minerals on the cave walls took thousands of years to develop.

encrustationadjective

Relating to or characterized by encrustation; forming or bearing a crust or hard coating.

The encrustation deposits posed a challenge to the engineers.