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Incrustation (Noun)

A hard outer layer that covers something.

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

The statue had developed a thick incrustation of grime and dirt over the years, obscuring its original beauty.
A hard incrustation of salt covered the surface of the dried-up lake, making it difficult to walk on.
The old pipes were clogged with a thick incrustation of mineral deposits, reducing the water pressure.
The incrustation of barnacles on the ship's hull slowed it down and increased fuel consumption.
The fossil was preserved under a hard incrustation of rock, protecting it from erosion and damage.

A decorative coating of contrasting material that is applied to a surface as an inlay or overlay.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The formation of a crust.

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The prolonged exposure to saltwater caused a thick incrustation on the hull of the ship, hindering its movement.
Over time, an incrustation of mineral deposits formed around the fossils, preserving them for millions of years.
A thick layer of incrustation on the boiler walls had reduced its efficiency and posed a risk to its overall functioning.
Years of neglect had led to an incrustation of dirt and grime on the antique furniture, making it almost unrecognizable.
The seashells showed signs of an incrustation of calcium carbonate, evidence of the chemical reactions that had occurred over time.