bi·met·al·lism (b -m t l- z  m)n. 1. The use of a monetary standard consisting of two metals, especially gold and silver, in a fixed ratio of value. 2. The doctrine advocating bimetallism. bi·met al·list n.bi·met al·listic adj. |
bimetallism [baɪˈmɛtəˌlɪzəm]
n
1. (Economics, Accounting & Finance / Banking & Finance) the use of two metals, esp gold and silver, in fixed relative values as the standard of value and currency
2. (Economics, Accounting & Finance / Banking & Finance) the economic policies or doctrine supporting a bimetallic standard
bimetallist n
bimetallism
the use of two metals jointly as a monetary Standard with fixed values in relation to one another. — bimetallist, n. — bimetallistic, adj.
See also: Money
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| Noun | 1. | bimetallism - a monetary standard under which the basic unit of currency is defined by stated amounts of two metals (usually gold and silver) with values set at a predetermined ratio monetary standard, standard - the value behind the money in a monetary system |
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