Associations to the word «Bimetallic»

Wiktionary

BIMETALLIC, adjective. Pertaining to the use of gold and silver to create legal currency.
BIMETALLIC, adjective. More generally, consisting of two metals.

Dictionary definition

BIMETALLIC, adjective. Pertaining to a monetary system based on two metals; "in a bimetallistic system both gold and silver can constitute legal tender".
BIMETALLIC, adjective. Formed of two different metals or alloys; especially in sheets bonded together.

Wise words

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