as in smearing
to cover with a hardened layer
pipes crusted with mineral deposits
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Recent Examples of crusting
There were dishes of baby food crusting over on the kitchenette counter.
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Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Apply Mulch Mulch prevents the soil from crusting and improves its water retention.
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Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
15 Mar. 2026
During the first few days, normal symptoms such as crusting and redness may happen.
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Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
There would be salt on my lips and salt crusting on my skin.
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Monitor Contributors,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 Aug. 2025
The ash seasoning crusting the fish is made from charred citrus rinds, garlic skins and other trim waste coming from the dinner’s preparation, according to Pecha.
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Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Apply Mulch Mulch prevents the soil from crusting and improves its water retention.
—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
15 Mar. 2026
During the first few days, normal symptoms such as crusting and redness may happen.
—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
There would be salt on my lips and salt crusting on my skin.
—
Monitor Contributors,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 Aug. 2025
The ash seasoning crusting the fish is made from charred citrus rinds, garlic skins and other trim waste coming from the dinner’s preparation, according to Pecha.
—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crusting
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At the entrance of Kollparay, Quispe pauses, taking my hands and smearing them with soil—the soil of her village.
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This will lead to smearing dust particles around instead of picking them up, which is where a wet cloth comes into play.
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Wipe down furniture in the kitchen or dining room frequently to prevent grease from caking on.
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Dry the tracks thoroughly afterward to prevent grime from caking into the grooves.
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As the salmon blackens in a skillet, the spices awaken, encrusting the fish in peppery piquant.
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The Shanghai researchers say the coating can be applied using conventional automotive spray-coating techniques.
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According to the American Cleaning Institute, certain laundry additives function by coating fabric surfaces, meaning that residues may remain even after rinsing.
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“Crusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crusting. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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