bi·me·tal·lic

(bī′mə-tăl′ĭk)

adj.

1. Consisting of two metals, often bonded together and having different rates of thermal expansion.

2. Of, based on, or using the principles of bimetallism.

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bimetallic

(ˌbaɪmɪˈtælɪk)

adj

1. (Metallurgy) consisting of two metals

2. (Banking & Finance) of, relating to, or based on bimetallism

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bi•me•tal•lic

(ˌbaɪ məˈtæl ɪk)

also bimetal

adj.

a. made or consisting of two metals.

b. of or pertaining to a bimetal.

2. pertaining to bimetallism.

[1875–80; < French bimétallique. See bi-¹, metallic]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Adj.	1.	bimetallic - pertaining to a monetary system based on two metals; "in a bimetallistic system both gold and silver can constitute legal tender" bimetallistic
	2.	bimetallic - formed of two different metals or alloys; especially in sheets bonded together bimetal metal, metallic - containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal; "a metallic compound"; "metallic luster"; "the strange metallic note of the meadow lark, suggesting the clash of vibrant blades"- Ambrose Bierce

Translations

bimétallique

bimetallico

bimetallic

[ˌbaɪmɪˈtælɪk] adj → bimetallico/a

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