'Bimetallic' definitions:
Definition of 'bimetallic'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Pertaining to a monetary system based on two metals; "in a bimetallistic system both gold and silver can constitute legal tender" [syn: bimetallistic, bimetallic]
adjective
Formed of two different metals or alloys; especially in sheets bonded together [syn: bimetal, bimetallic]
Definition of 'Bimetallic'
From: GCIDE
- Bimetallic \Bi`me*tal"lic\, a. [Pref. bi- + metallic: cf. F. bim['e]tallique.]
- 1. Of or relating to, or using, a double metallic standard (as gold and silver) for a system of coins or currency. [archaic] [1913 Webster]
- 2. Composed of two different metals; formed of two parts, each of a different metal; as, bimetallic wire; bimetallic thermometer, etc. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]