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bimetallism

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bi·met·al·lism  (b-mtl-zm)
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·metal·list n.
bi·metal·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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Noun1.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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I am convinced that he really believed in his heart that I came round to the Chestnuts three days a week for the pleasure of his company, and very especially to hear his views upon bimetallism, a subject upon which he was by way of being an authority.
The Lost World by Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan View in context
The explanation of the principles of bimetallism produce, as a rule, a contrary effect.
Elizabeth and her German Garden by Von Arnim, Elizabeth View in context
He was the one intelligent man on twenty unintelligent committees--on every sort of subject, from the reform of the Royal Academy to the project of bimetallism for Greater Britain.
The Wisdom Of Father Brown by Chesterton, Gilbert K. View in context
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