form a crust

Frequency: 5.04.1 per million words

Used when a substance develops a hard outer layer.

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Examples (10)

  • The mud had formed a thick crust on the surface of the road.
  • Put the lid on, or a crust will form on the paints.
  • Over time, the sauce began to form a crust on top.
  • The dried blood had formed a dark crust around the wound.
  • Without stirring, the soup will form a crust on the surface.
  • The salt water formed a white crust as it evaporated.
  • Ice began to form a thin crust on the pond overnight.
  • The lava cooled and formed a hard crust on the surface.
  • If you don't cover the dish, it will form a tough crust.
  • The snow formed a solid crust after the freeze-thaw cycle.