Incrustation
Pronunciation : In`crus*ta"tion
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. incrustatio: cf. F. incrustation. See Incrust.]
Definition : 1. The act of incrusting, or the state of being incrusted.
2. A crust or hard coating of anything upon or within a body, as a deposit of lime, sediment, etc., from water on the inner surface of a steam boiler.
3. (Arch.)
Defn: A covering or inlaying of marble, mosaic, etc., attached to the masonry by cramp irons or cement.
4. (Fine Arts)
Defn: Anything inlaid or imbedded.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913