as in smearing
to cover with a hardened layer
pipes crusted with mineral deposits
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Recent Examples of crusting
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.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 17 Sep. 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
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
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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The pigment lasts all day without smearing.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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Mullin did not apologize for his remarks and instead accused Paul of smearing his character.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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Dirt is everywhere, caking people’s Vans sneakers, and the day is a dull grey as clouds above threaten rain.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
30 Dec. 2025
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As the salmon blackens in a skillet, the spices awaken, encrusting the fish in peppery piquant.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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The inspector noticed an expired permit on the wall, a slime coating on the ice chute of the ice machine and disposable cups stored on the floor.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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In 2018, the team made an important leap forward by using spray coating to create layers of chitin and cellulose nanomaterials.—
J. Carson Meredith,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Crusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crusting. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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