encrustation

英 [ˌenkrʌˈsteɪʃn]

美 [ˌenkrʌˈsteɪʃn]

n.  (长时间形成的)外皮，外壳，沉积物

复数：encrustations　

BNC.40423 / COCA.39164

柯林斯词典

• (长时间形成的)外皮，外壳，沉积物
  Anencrustationis a hard and thick layer on the surface of something that has built up over a long period of time.

英英释义

noun

• a decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay
  Synonym:incrustation
• a hard outer layer that covers something
  Synonym:crustincrustation
• the formation of a crust
  Synonym:incrustation

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