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encrust vs indurate

indurate vs encrust

encrust is not an adjective while indurate is an adjective.

encrust and indurate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
encrust No No Yes No
indurate No Yes Yes No
As verbs, indurate is a hypernym of encrust; that is, indurate is a word with a broader meaning than encrust:
  • encrust: form a crust or a hard layer
  • indurate: become hard or harder
Other hypernyms of encrust include harden.
encrust (adjective) indurate (adjective)
emotionally hardened
encrust (verb) indurate (verb)
form a crust or a hard layer become hard or harder
cover or coat with a crust make hard or harder
decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems) become fixed or established
cause to accept or become hardened to; habituate
Difference between encrust and indurate

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