incrustation

• Substantivo que designa uma camada dura, crosta ou revestimento que se forma na superfície de algo, frequentemente por processos naturais como deposição de minerais ou reação química.

A noun referring to a hard outer layer, coating, or crust that forms on a surface, often through natural processes like mineral deposition or chemical reaction.

1. Hard outer layerC2formal

   A hard coating or crust formed on the surface of something, often by mineral deposits or chemical processes.

   Crosta dura

   • The incrustation on the old pipes was difficult to remove.
   • Geologists studied the incrustation on the cave walls.
   • The incrustation of salt on the rocks glittered in the sunlight.

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2. Decoration with gemsC2formal

   The process of decorating a surface with a layer of precious stones or materials.

   Incrustação

   • The incrustation of the crown with diamonds took months.
   • The artist specialized in incrustation of jewelry with pearls.
   • The incrustation on the ancient vase was made of gold and lapis lazuli.

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