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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

encrustation

/ɛnˈkrʌstəʊʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does encrustation mean?

noun

A layer or deposit of material, such as salt or lime, that forms on a surface, especially as a result of chemical action or the action of water.

Example

"The old statue had a thick encrustation of lichen and moss on its surface."

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