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Definition of Bimetallic
1. Adjective. Pertaining to a monetary system based on two metals. "In a bimetallistic system both gold and silver can constitute legal tender"
2. Adjective. Formed of two different metals or alloys; especially in sheets bonded together.
Definition of Bimetallic
1. a. Of or relating to, or using, a double metallic standard (as gold and silver) for a system of coins or currency.
2. a. Composed of two different metals; formed of two parts, each of a different metal; as, bimetallic wire; bimetallic thermometer, etc.
Definition of Bimetallic
1. Adjective. Pertaining to the use of gold and silver to create legal currency ¹
2. Adjective. More generally, consisting of two metals ¹
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Definition of Bimetallic
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