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Noun encrustation has 3 senses
- incrustation, encrustation - the formation of a crust
 
--1 is a kind of formation 
 - crust, incrustation, encrustation - a hard outer layer that covers something
 
--2 is a kind of covering, natural covering, cover 
--2 has particulars: tartar, calculus, tophus
  - incrustation, encrustation - a decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay
 
--3 is a kind of decoration, ornament, ornamentation 
  
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