encrust

/ɪŋˈkɹʌst/

Etymology

From French incruster, from Latin incrustare, from in- (“in”) + crustare (“to cover with a crust”). By surface analysis, en- + crust.

verb

To cover with a hard crust.“iron encrusted with rust”
To form a crust.
To inset or affix decorative materials upon (a surface); to inlay into, as a piece of carving or other ornamental object.“The jeweller encrusted the ring with gems.”