Definitions
incrust
Incrust is a verb that means to cover or coat something with a crust or hard layer, often as a result of mineral deposits.
Example
The old pipes were incrusted with mineral deposits.
Example
The statue was incrusted with gold and precious stones.
encrust
Encrust is also a verb that means to cover or coat something with a hard outer layer, but it is usually used to describe the formation of a layer of material on the surface of an object due to exposure to air or water.
Example
The old pipes were encrusted with rust.
Example
The shipwreck was encrusted with barnacles.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
- To remember the difference between these two words, think of incrust as being associated with minerals, such as calcium or lime, which can form hard deposits on surfaces. - Meanwhile, encrust is associated with materials like rust or barnacles that form on surfaces exposed to air or water.
Remember this!
Remember, incrust refers to the formation of hard deposits, while encrust refers to the formation of a hard outer layer due to exposure to air or water.
