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Encrusting: meaning, definitions and examples

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encrusting

 

[ ษชnหˆkrสŒstษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

decorative coating

Encrusting refers to the process of covering or coating something with a hard surface or layer. This term is often used in the context of marine life, such as corals or barnacles, that grow over surfaces in the ocean. Additionally, it can refer to the deliberate application of a substance, like jewels or minerals, to an object for decorative purposes.

Synonyms

coating, covering, layering

Examples of usage

  • The artist is encrusting the vase with colorful beads.
  • Corals are encrusting the submerged rocks.
  • The jeweler is encrusting the ring with diamonds.

Translations

Translations of the word "encrusting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น revestimento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เคจเค•เฅเคฐเคธเฅเคŸเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verzierung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyepuhan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝะบั€ัƒัั‚ะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ inkrustacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฃ…้ฃพ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท incrustation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ incrustaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaplama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฅ์‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฒูŠูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ inkrustace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ inkrustรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้•ถๅตŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ inkrustacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ innskot

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะฝะบั€ัƒัั‚ะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒ™แƒ แƒฃแƒกแƒขแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ incrustasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ incrustaciรณn

Etymology

The term 'encrust' is derived from the Latin word 'crusta', meaning 'hard surface' or 'shell'. The prefix 'en-' signifies the action of causing to have a surface or cover. This word began to be used in English during the 17th century and originally described the process of forming a crust on food or surfaces. Over time, its meaning expanded to include various contexts such as geology, marine biology, and decorative arts. The concept of encrusting has evolved to encompass both natural formations, such as the build-up of marine organisms on hard substrates, and artificial enhancements, like the application of gems onto objects, reflecting the dual nature of covering in both environmental and artistic terms.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,515 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.