incrustate

1 of 2

transitive verb

in·​crus·​tate

ə̇nˈkrəˌstāt,

ˈinˌk

-ed/-ing/-s

: encrust

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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Rhymes for incrustate

• abdicate
• abrogate
• acetate
• activate
• actuate
• adsorbate
• aggravate
• agitate
• alginate
• alienate
• allocate
• amputate