Encrustation
Pronunciation: /ˈɛnkɹəstˈætˈaɪˌɑn/
Encrustation (noun)
- A hard layer that forms on a surface over time, often from minerals or other substances.
- A thick deposit that builds up on an object, making it rough or covered.
Examples
- The pipe developed a hard surface layer over time.
- Salt formed a hard surface layer on the metal.