Noun incrustation has 3 senses
  1. incrustation, encrustation - the formation of a crust
    --1 is a kind of formation
    Derived form: verb incrust3
  2. crust, incrustation, encrustation - a hard outer layer that covers something
    --2 is a kind of covering, natural covering, cover
    --2 has particulars: tartar, calculus, tophus
    Derived forms: verb incrust2, verb incrust3
  3. incrustation, encrustation - a decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay
    --3 is a kind of decoration, ornament, ornamentation
    Derived form: verb incrust1
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