incrustate

1 of 2

transitive verb

in·​crus·​tate
ə̇nˈkrəˌstāt,
ˈinˌk
-ed/-ing/-s

incrustate

2 of 2

adjective

in·​crus·​tate
ə̇nˈk-
1
: formed into or like a crust
2
: having a crust

Word History

Etymology

Transitive verb

Latin incrustatus, past participle of incrustare

Adjective

Latin incrustatus

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“Incrustate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incrustate. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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