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bullion

/ˈbʊl.i.ən/

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noun

/ˈbʊl.i.ən/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее массу драгоценного металла, обычно золота или серебра, в форме слитков или брусков.

A noun referring to a mass of precious metal, typically gold or silver, in the form of bars or ingots.

uncountable

  1. Precious metal massB2formal

    A bulk quantity of gold or silver, typically in the form of bars or ingots, valued by weight rather than by face value.

    ruСлиток драгоценного металла

    • The central bank stores its reserves in gold bullion.
    • Investors often buy silver bullion as a hedge against inflation.
    • The shipment of bullion was transported under heavy security.

    Synonymsbaringot

  2. Gold or silver barsB2formal

    Refined gold or silver that is cast into standardized bars or ingots for trading and storage.

    ruСлитки золота или серебра

    • The vault contained rows of gold bullion bars.
    • He purchased several silver bullion ingots from the dealer.
    • Bullion prices fluctuate based on global market demand.

    Synonymsbaringot

Forms
  • bullions plural form
  • bullions' possessive plural form
  • bullion's possessive singular form