INCRUSTATION Synonyms
13 hypernyms for incrustation. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for INCRUSTATION
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| encrustation | noun n | |||||
noun • the formation of a crust • a hard outer layer that covers something • a decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay | ||||||
| crust | noun n | |||||
noun • the outer layer of the Earth • a hard outer layer that covers something • the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties verb • form a crust or form into a crust | ||||||
| buildup | noun n | |||||
noun • the act of building up an accumulation • the result of the process of accumulation • highly favorable publicity and praise | ||||||
| coating | noun n | |||||
noun • a thin layer covering something • a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance) • a heavy fabric suitable for coats • the work of applying something | ||||||
| deposit | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating • matter that has been deposited by some natural process • the natural process of laying down a deposit of something • money deposited in a bank or some similar institution • a partial payment made at the time of purchase; the balance to be paid later • money given as security for an article acquired for temporary use • a payment given as a guarantee that an obligation will be met • a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping • the act of putting something somewhere verb • put, fix, force, or implant • put into a bank account • put (something somewhere) firmly | ||||||
| layer | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance • a relatively thin sheetlike expanse or region lying over or under another • an abstract place usually conceived as having depth • a hen that lays eggs • thin structure composed of a single thickness of cells verb • make or form a layer | ||||||
| plaque | noun n | |||||
noun • (pathology) a small abnormal patch on or inside the body • a memorial made of brass | ||||||
| scale | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • an ordered reference standard • relative magnitude • the ratio between the size of something and a representation of it • a specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin • a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin • (music) a series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme (usually within an octave) • a measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass • an indicator having a graduated sequence of marks • a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners) • a flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals verb • measure by or as if by a scale • pattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standard • take by attacking with scaling ladders • reach the highest point of • climb up by means of a ladder • remove the scales from • measure with or as if with scales • size or measure according to a scale | ||||||