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bimetallic
[ bahy-muh-tal-ik ]
adjective
- Metallurgy.
- made or consisting of two metals.
- of or relating to a bimetal.
- pertaining to bimetallism.
- Engraving. (of an offset plate) consisting of a face layer of chromium, stainless steel, or chemically prepared aluminum over a layer of copper.
bimetallic
/ ˌbaɪmɪˈtælɪk /
adjective
- consisting of two metals
- of, relating to, or based on bimetallism
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Word History and Origins
Origin of bimetallic1
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Example Sentences
The instrument contained a bimetallic strip that deformed in response to changes in temperature.
A tall, grave-looking man, with a touch of sadness suggestive of long brooding over bimetallic theories.
Six members supported the existing gold standard and six were in favour of the bimetallic system.
The silver issue was withdrawn from the democratic platform in 1904, and the bimetallic movement died out in England.
The above diagram shows the relative annual production of gold and silver during the bimetallic period in France.
But there is no assurance that the cost of the bimetallic system will be thus equitably assessed.
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