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encrusting

UK
/ɪnˈkrʌstɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈkrʌstɪŋ/

Translations

encrustingadjective
more encrusting
Comp.
most encrusting
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈkrʌstɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈkrʌstɪŋ/
The encrusting algae covered the rocks in the tide pool.
Инкрустирующие водоросли покрыли камни в приливном бассейне.
Synonyms
layering
coating
covering
sheathing
encasing
encrustingnoun
encrustings
pl
UK
/ɪnˈkrʌstɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈkrʌstɪŋ/
Used as a mass noun for the process or result of forming a crust or hard coating.
Synonyms
incrustation
accretion
scale
deposit
coating
crusting
crust
encrustation
encrustverb

encrusting

Gerund

encrusted
Past Simple
encrusted
Past Participle
encrusting
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈkrʌst/
US
/ɪnˈkrʌst/
The artisan decided to encrust the jewelry box with precious stones.
Мастер решил инкрустировать шкатулку драгоценными камнями.
Additional translations
покрывать коркой
Synonyms
cover
wrap
sheath
encase
coat
overlay
envelop
encrustgerund / present participle

encrusting

Synonyms
crusting
furring
scabbing
scaling
caking
covering
coating

Definitions

encrustingadjective
Forming a hard outer layer or covering on something.
The encrusting barnacles made the ship's hull appear ancient and weathered.
encrustingnoun
The action or process of forming a hard outer layer or coating on a surface.
The encrusting of minerals on the pipe interior eventually blocked the water flow.
encrustverb
To cover or coat with a hard surface layer.
The ship's hull was encrusted with barnacles after months at sea.
To form a crust or hard layer on the surface of something.
Minerals began to encrust the cave walls over time.
To decorate densely by covering with jewels, ornaments, or similar objects.
The royal crown was encrusted with rubies and emeralds.
encrustgerund / present participle
Forming or tending to form a crust over a surface.
Encrusting organisms blanketed the submerged rocks.
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