bimetallistic

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bi·met·al·lism

 (bī-mĕt′l-ĭz′əm)
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·lis′tic adj.
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bimetallistic

(ˌbaɪmɛtəlˈɪstɪk)
adj
relating to bimetallism
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Adj.1.bimetallistic - pertaining to a monetary system based on two metalsbimetallistic - pertaining to a monetary system based on two metals; "in a bimetallistic system both gold and silver can constitute legal tender"
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