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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These plants are capable of concentrating heavy metals in their tissues at levels hundreds to thousands of times higher than the surrounding soil.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2025
On safety and environment, Li said the company’s fermentation and formulations avoid aniline, formaldehyde, and heavy metals.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
The only one in the world, a unique piece of heavy metal memorabilia.
—Stephen Rea, Rolling Stone, 11 Nov. 2025
Rock 'n' roll, jazz, rhythm and blues, funk, soul, hip-hop, heavy metal — they can all be traced back to the Mississippi Delta in an incredible American journey, one of many USA TODAY is following in honor of the nation's upcoming 250th birthday.
—USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2025
On safety and environment, Li said the company’s fermentation and formulations avoid aniline, formaldehyde, and heavy metals.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
The only one in the world, a unique piece of heavy metal memorabilia.
—Stephen Rea, Rolling Stone, 11 Nov. 2025
Rock 'n' roll, jazz, rhythm and blues, funk, soul, hip-hop, heavy metal — they can all be traced back to the Mississippi Delta in an incredible American journey, one of many USA TODAY is following in honor of the nation's upcoming 250th birthday.
—USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
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“Heavy metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20metal. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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