Incrustation

Pronunciation: /ɪnˌkrʌˈsteɪʃən/

Definitions of incrustation

noun the process of forming a hard coating or layer on the surface of something

Example Sentences

A1 The incrustation on the old pipes made them look rusty.

A2 The incrustation on the bathroom tiles was difficult to remove.

B1 The incrustation of minerals in the kettle needed to be cleaned regularly.

B2 The incrustation on the ship's hull was causing drag and slowing it down.

C1 The incrustation of barnacles on the boat's hull needed to be removed to improve its speed.

C2 The archaeologist carefully removed the incrustation from the ancient artifact to reveal its true beauty.

Examples of incrustation in a Sentence

formal The incrustation on the ancient artifact was carefully removed by the conservation team.

informal I had to scrub really hard to get rid of the incrustation on the bottom of the pot.

slang I can't believe how much incrustation built up on my shower tiles!

figurative The incrustation of lies and deceit had tarnished his reputation beyond repair.

Grammatical Forms of incrustation

• past tense: incrustated
• plural: incrustations
• comparative: more incrustated
• superlative: most incrustated
• present tense: incrustates
• future tense: will incrustate
• perfect tense: has incrustated
• continuous tense: is incrustating
• singular: incrustation
• positive degree: incrustation
• infinitive: to incrustate
• gerund: incrustating
• participle: incrustated

Origin and Evolution of incrustation

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'incrustation' originated from the Latin word 'incrustatio', which is derived from the verb 'incrustare' meaning 'to cover with a crust'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of covering something with a crust or hard coating, the meaning of 'incrustation' has evolved to also refer to the accumulation of mineral deposits on surfaces, as well as decorative elements added to architectural structures.