TechnologyJuly 17, 2026

bullion

/ˈbʊl.jən/

Definition

Gold or silver in the form of bars, ingots, or plates rather than jewelry or coins, often traded as a financial asset or store of value.

Etymology

Derived from the Anglo-Norman 'bullion,' referring to a mint or office for melting metal, which likely traces back to the Old French 'bouillon' meaning 'boiling'—a reference to the molten state of the metal during the refining process.

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