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bimetallism

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bi⋅met⋅al⋅lism

  [bahy-met-l-iz-uhm]
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–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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bi·met·al·lism   (bī-mět'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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