Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun encrustation

3 senses of encrustation

Sense 1
incrustation, encrustation -- (the formation of a crust)
       => formation -- (natural process that causes something to form; "the formation of gas in the intestine"; "the formation of crystals"; "the formation of pseudopods")

Sense 2
crust, incrustation, encrustation -- (a hard outer layer that covers something)
       => covering, natural covering, cover -- (a natural object that covers or envelops; "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover")

Sense 3
incrustation, encrustation -- (a decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay)
       => decoration, ornament, ornamentation -- (something used to beautify)