Definition

Gold or silver that is in the form of bars or ingots, often used for trade or investment.

Example

The investor decided to buy bullion as a safe way to store wealth.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about investing in bullion?

Not really, I don't know much about it.

It's interesting because bullion can be a safe way to store value over time.

That makes sense, maybe I should read up on it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bullion comes from the Old French word 'bouillon', meaning 'boiling' or 'to boil', which refers to the process of melting metal. The term evolved to denote precious metals in bulk form, particularly gold and silver, that are melted down for trade or use.

Memory Tip

Imagine the process of 'boiling' ('bouillon') metal to create valuable forms of gold and silver — that's how bullion refers to these precious metals.

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