crustation

/krʌstˈeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

A crust or coating of salt, especially on the surface of an object such as a piece of food.

“The crustation on the bread made it unpalatable.”

2. noun

A process or condition of forming a crust or crusts.

“The crustation of the paint caused it to peel off the wall.”

Synonyms

  • crusting
  • encrustation

Antonyms

  • smoothness