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encrust

verb
variants: also

incrust

Synonyms and Antonyms of encrust

  1. to cover with a hardened layer refrigerator shelves that were encrusted with the residue of many spills Synonyms cake, crust, rime Related Words besmear, coat, smear, spread; cover, daub; coagulate, congeal, harden

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  1. Dictionary: Definition of encrust Medical Dictionary: Definition of encrust Spanish Central: Translation of encrust Nglish: Translation of encrust for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of encrust for Arabic speakers

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