heavy metal
noun
1
: a metal of high specific gravity
2
: energetic and highly amplified electronic rock music having a hard beat
Borrowing elements of everything from grunge to progressive rock, from gospel to heavy metal …—
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He listens to heavy metal.
lead, gold, and other heavy metals
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Some Iranians fear the polluted rain, which also contains heavy metals, could contaminate drinking-water reservoirs and waterways.
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Ella Whitman, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
Some beetroot supplements have tested positive for trace heavy metals such as cadmium and lead, so experts recommend choosing powders that undergo third-party testing for quality and purity.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Some Iranians fear the polluted rain, which also contains heavy metals, could contaminate drinking-water reservoirs and waterways.
—Tammy Webber, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Investigations for mycotoxins, heavy metals, pesticides and tannins have been fruitless.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
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“Heavy metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20metal. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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