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bimetallism
[ bahy-met-l-iz-uhm ]
/ baɪˈmɛt lˌɪz əm /
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noun
the use of two metals, ordinarily gold and silver, at a fixed relative value, as the monetary standard.
the doctrine or policies supporting such a standard.
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OTHER WORDS FROM bimetallism
bi·met·al·list, nounbi·met·al·lis·tic, adjectiveWords nearby bimetallism
bimester, bimestrial, bimetal, bimetallic, bimetallic strip, bimetallism, bimillenary, bimillennium, Bimini Islands, bimodal, bimodal distribution
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British Dictionary definitions for bimetallism
bimetallism
/ (baɪˈmɛtəˌlɪzəm) /
noun
the use of two metals, esp gold and silver, in fixed relative values as the standard of value and currency
the economic policies or doctrine supporting a bimetallic standard
Derived forms of bimetallism
bimetallist, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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