English dictionary
bimetallism
/b/aI/'m/E/t,/-/l/I/z/@/m/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
-
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
Source: WordNet 3.0
-
The legalized use of two metals (as gold and silver) in the currency of a country, at a fixed relative value; -- in opposition to <i>monometallism</i>.
Source: webster1913