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bi·met·al·lism
 bimetallism
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- pronunciation:
- baI
me
t
lih
zm
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the use of two metals, usu. gold and silver, at fixed values in relation to each other, as the monetary standard of currency and value.
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| definition 2: |
the doctrine or policies advocating this standard.
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| derivations: |
bimetallistic (adj.), bimetallist (n.) |
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