monometallic
/ˌmɑnoʊməˈtælɪk/
adjective
- Made of or containing only one metal.
- The old bridge used a monometallic structure, all iron without steel.
- Jewelry makers sometimes prefer monometallic alloys for simplicity.
- The coin was monometallic, composed entirely of copper.
- Relating to a monetary system based on a single metal, such as gold or silver.
- The debate between monometallic and bimetallic systems divided economists.
- A monometallic currency relies on one precious metal for its value.
- In the 19th century, many countries adopted a monometallic gold standard.
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