incrustate
in.krʊˈsteɪt
Definitions
1. verb
to form or cover with a crust or crust-like substance
“The chef incrustated the pastry with a layer of caramelized sugar.”
2. verb
to cover or encrust with a hard or solid substance
“The seawater incrustated the metal with a layer of minerals.”
3. verb
to encrust or cover with a hard or solid deposit
“The lake bed incrustated with calcium carbonate over time.”