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incrustation

/ɪnˌkrʌsˈteɪʃən/

incrustationnoun

incrustations

/ɪnˌkrʌsˈteɪʃən/

Translations

The table was decorated with an intricate incrustation of mother-of-pearl.

Стол был украшен сложной инкрустацией из перламутра.

The incrustation on the old pipes was causing water flow issues.

Корка на старых трубах вызывала проблемы с потоком воды.

Additional translations

Definitions

A hard outer layer or covering formed on the surface of something, often as a result of a natural process.

The old ship's hull was covered in a thick incrustation of barnacles and algae.

A decorative coating or layer applied to a surface, often for artistic or ornamental purposes.

The ancient vase was adorned with an incrustation of gold and precious stones.

The process of forming a crust or hard layer on a surface.

The incrustation of minerals on the cave walls created stunning natural formations.

Synonyms

incrustationadjective

/ˌɪn.krʌˈsteɪ.ʃən/

/ˌɪn.krəˈsteɪ.ʃən/

Used attributively before nouns, e.g., "incrustation layer", "incrustation deposits".

Definitions

Relating to or characterized by incrustation; consisting of or serving as a crust or decorative coating (used attributively).

The conservators removed the incrustation deposits to reveal the original surface.