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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Concern over alarming parents Formula companies already are testing their products for heavy metals and other toxic elements, INCA representatives confirmed.
—Rachel Fobar, Daily News, 7 June 2026
Although that suppressant was phased out and replaced with a formula with far less chromium, lab testing has confirmed that the heavy metal is still a key ingredient.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Researchers have identified dozens of chemicals in household dust—including lawn pesticides, heavy metals, and flame retardants—many of which have been linked to developmental and respiratory problems.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 3 June 2026
Spirulina helps eliminate heavy metal build-up in the body, for instance; ginger and cumin reduce bloating; lecithin and gingko can improve memory.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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Rachel Fobar, Daily News, 7 June 2026
Although that suppressant was phased out and replaced with a formula with far less chromium, lab testing has confirmed that the heavy metal is still a key ingredient.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Researchers have identified dozens of chemicals in household dust—including lawn pesticides, heavy metals, and flame retardants—many of which have been linked to developmental and respiratory problems.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 3 June 2026
Spirulina helps eliminate heavy metal build-up in the body, for instance; ginger and cumin reduce bloating; lecithin and gingko can improve memory.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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“Heavy metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20metal. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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