encrustation

Noun

Meaning

a hard outer layer that covers something

a decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay

the formation of a crust

Source: WordNet

crust incrustation bloom tartar coat varnish scale layer skin covering membrane sheet coating cake blanket

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center age middle core strip uncover

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cover formation covering decoration ornament ornamentation

tartar calculus tophus