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bimetallism

 [bahy-met-l-iz-uhm]  

bi·met·al·lism

   [bahy-met-l-iz-uhm]
noun
1.
the use of two metals, ordinarily gold and silver, at a fixed relative value, as the monetary standard.
2.
the doctrine or policies supporting such a standard.
Origin:
1875–80; bi-1 + metal + -ism

Related forms
bi·met·al·list, noun
bi·met·al·lis·tic, adjective
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bimetallism (baɪˈmɛtəˌlɪzəm)
 
—n
1.  the use of two metals, esp gold and silver, in fixed relative values as the standard of value and currency
2.  the economic policies or doctrine supporting a bimetallic standard
 
bi'metallist
 
—n

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