Sentences

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

  1. The encrustment of barnacles on the ship’s hull required extensive cleaning before its next voyage.
  2. Over time, the mineral encrustment on the cave walls created stunning natural sculptures.
  3. Scientists studied the encrustment of coral on the reef to understand its ecological impact.
  4. The ancient artifact was preserved under a thick layer of encrustment, obscuring its original design.
  5. After years of neglect, the encrustment on the statue made it nearly unrecognizable.

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