In`crus*ta"tion (?), n. [L. incrustatio: cf. F. incrustation. See Incrust.]
1.
The act of incrusting, or the state of being incrusted.
2.
A crust or hard coating of anything upon or within a body, as a deposit of lime, sediment, etc., from water on the inner surface of a steam boiler.
3. Arch.
A covering or inlaying of marble, mosaic, etc., attached to the masonry by cramp irons or cement.
4. Fine Arts
Anything inlaid or imbedded.
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