What is another word for incrustation?
Pronunciation: [ɪnkɹʌstˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Incrustation is a term used to refer to a hard coating or layer that covers the surface of an object. It is often synonymous with words like coating, encrustation, and crust. Other synonyms include accretion, deposit, buildup, scaling, and crustification. When referring to mineral buildup, synonyms like stalactites and stalagmites may also be used. This word is commonly used to describe the hardening or solidifying of certain substances over time, like plaque on teeth or rust on metal. Whatever the context may be, there are many synonyms to choose from when describing an incrustation in your writing.
