bimetallic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective pertaining to a monetary system based on two metals
    bimetallistic.
    • in a bimetallistic system both gold and silver can constitute legal tender
  2. adjective satellite formed of two different metals or alloys; especially in sheets bonded together
    bimetal.

WordNet

Bi`me*tal"lic adjective
Etymology
Pref. bi- + metallic: cf. F. bimétallique.
Definitions
  1. Of or relating to, or using, a double metallic standard (as gold and silver) for a system of coins or currency.

Webster 1913