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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You May Be Exposed to Heavy Metals Another concern is heavy metal exposure.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 22 Jan. 2026
Due to these various chemicals and munitions, Lebanon’s soil and water have been contaminated with heavy metals, military scrap, and unexploded bombs.
—Josiane Yazbeck, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
Storm runoff carries a lot of nitrogen, phosphate and heavy metals.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Then, Lebanon Utilities must seek a final permit through IDEM, which could dictate limits for contaminants like organic waste, heavy metals, phosphorus and ammonia.
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Heidi Cope, Health, 22 Jan. 2026
Due to these various chemicals and munitions, Lebanon’s soil and water have been contaminated with heavy metals, military scrap, and unexploded bombs.
—Josiane Yazbeck, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
Storm runoff carries a lot of nitrogen, phosphate and heavy metals.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Then, Lebanon Utilities must seek a final permit through IDEM, which could dictate limits for contaminants like organic waste, heavy metals, phosphorus and ammonia.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 20 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for heavy metal
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“Heavy metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20metal. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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