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encrustation
en·crust·a·tion [ ìn krust áysh'n, èn krust áysh'n ] (plural en·crust·a·tions) or in·crust·a·tion [ ìn krust áysh'n ] (plural in·crust·a·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. act of encrusting: the act of encrusting something, or the state of being encrusted
2. hard coating: a hard thick coating or covering
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