How Do You Spell ENCRUST?

Pronunciation: [ɛnkɹˈʌst] (IPA)

Encrust, spelled as /ɪnˈkrʌst/, is a verb that means to cover or coat something with a hard outer layer. The word is spelled with the prefix "en-" which means "to cause to be" or "put into a certain state", and the root word "crust" which refers to a hard layer on the surface of something. The phonetic transcription of this word shows the stress on the second syllable and the consonant cluster "cr" which can be tricky for some learners to pronounce.

ENCRUST Meaning and Definition

1. The term "encrust" refers to the process by which something becomes covered or coated with a hard, outer layer, often formed by the accumulation of sediment, minerals, or other substances. This action typically results in the formation of a crust or coating that adheres firmly to the surface of an object or organism.

   Encrustation can occur naturally in various contexts, such as the accumulation of calcium deposits on the inner surface of pipes or the formation of shells or exoskeletons on marine organisms. It can also be a result of artificial processes, like the build-up of scale on cooking utensils due to repeated use without proper cleaning.

   When something becomes encrusted, it often undergoes a noticeable change in appearance and texture. The encrusting material can take various forms, ranging from rough and uneven textures to smooth and glossy coatings, depending on the composition and conditions in which it is formed.

   Encrustation can have both positive and negative connotations. In certain cases, it can be desirable, for example, when it contributes to the formation of protective layers or contributes to the integrity of geological formations. However, in other situations, encrustation can be undesirable, leading to reduced functionality, corrosion, or deteriorating aesthetic appeal.

   Overall, "encrust" describes the process of developing a solid, hardened outer layer on a surface, either naturally or artificially.

2. See incrust.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for ENCRUST

• enarest
• enrust
• encrese
• encript
• encrpyt
• incrist
• encruast
• enkrust
• encruste
• incrust
• incruste
• enqust
• pycrust
• enclusd

Etymology of ENCRUST

The word "encrust" derives from the Old French verb "encroster", which is a combination of the prefix "en-" (meaning "in" or "into") and "crost" (meaning "crust"). "Crost" itself comes from the Latin word "crusta", which refers to a hard, outer layer or crust. The term "encrust" was first recorded in English during the 16th century and has retained its meaning of forming a hard coating or crust on something.

Similar spelling words for ENCRUST

• engraft,
• encrypt,
• engrossed,
• entrust,
• engraulis,
• encrusted,
• ensor,
• enger,
• engross.

Conjugate verb Encrust

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have encrusted

you would have encrusted

he/she/it would have encrusted

we would have encrusted

they would have encrusted

I would have encrust

you would have encrust

he/she/it would have encrust

we would have encrust

they would have encrust

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been encrusting

you would have been encrusting

he/she/it would have been encrusting

we would have been encrusting

they would have been encrusting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would encrust

you would encrust

he/she/it would encrust

we would encrust

they would encrust

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be encrusting

you would be encrusting

he/she/it would be encrusting

we would be encrusting

they would be encrusting

FUTURE

I will encrust

you will encrust

he/she/it will encrust

we will encrust

they will encrust

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be encrusting

you will be encrusting

he/she/it will be encrusting

we will be encrusting

they will be encrusting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have encrusted

you will have encrusted

he/she/it will have encrusted

we will have encrusted

they will have encrusted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been encrusting

you will have been encrusting

he/she/it will have been encrusting

we will have been encrusting

they will have been encrusting

IMPERATIVE

you encrust

we let´s encrust

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to encrust

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was encrusting

you were encrusting

he/she/it was encrusting

we were encrusting

they were encrusting

PAST PARTICIPLE

encrusted

PAST PERFECT

I had encrusted

you had encrusted

he/she/it had encrusted

we had encrusted

they had encrusted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been encrusting

you had been encrusting

he/she/it had been encrusting

we had been encrusting

they had been encrusting

PRESENT

I encrust

you encrust

he/she/it encrusts

we encrust

they encrust

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am encrusting

you are encrusting

he/she/it is encrusting

we are encrusting

they are encrusting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

encrusting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have encrusted

you have encrusted

he/she/it has encrusted

we have encrusted

they have encrusted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been encrusting

you have been encrusting

he/she/it has been encrusting

we have been encrusting

they have been encrusting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it encrust

SIMPLE PAST

I encrusted

you encrusted

he/she/it encrusted

we encrusted

they encrusted