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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

encrust

/ɛnˈkrʌst/ verb · British & US
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What does encrust mean?

verb

to cover or coat something with a hard layer, especially of a mineral substance, or to become covered in this way. to decorate or embellish something with a hard, shiny material.

Example

"The shellfish encrusted the rock with a layer of calcium carbonate."

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