bimetallic | ||
1. | [ adjective ] (economics) pertaining to a monetary system based on two metals | |
Synonyms: | bimetallistic | |
Examples: | "in a bimetallistic system both gold and silver can constitute legal tender" |
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Related terms: | bimetallism bimetallism | |
2. | [ adjective ] (metallurgy) formed of two different metals or alloys; especially in sheets bonded together | |
Synonyms: | bimetal | |
Related terms: | metallic | |
Similar spelling: |
bimetallistic bimetal bimetallist bimetallism |