encrustment in a sentence
n.
Definition
Encrustment refers to a hard, outer layer or coating formed by the accumulation of materials, such as barnacles or minerals, on a surface.
Sample Sentences
- The encrustment of barnacles on the ship’s hull required extensive cleaning before its next voyage.
- Over time, the mineral encrustment on the cave walls created stunning natural sculptures.
- Scientists studied the encrustment of coral on the reef to understand its ecological impact.
- The ancient artifact was preserved under a thick layer of encrustment, obscuring its original design.
- After years of neglect, the encrustment on the statue made it nearly unrecognizable.
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