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bullion

 
 
/ˈbʊliən/ noun [U] ECONOMICS, FINANCE, MONEY

Definition

rare metal such as gold or silver, often in the form of thick blocks, that is bought and sold in large quantities as a commodity or investment: The price of gold bullion rose by 4.8%.
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