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 …—
David Okamoto
David OkamotoExamples of heavy metal in a Sentence
He listens to heavy metal.
lead, gold, and other heavy metals
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Elsewhere in the top 40, there’s debuts for Aitch’s 4 (No. 7), and Sheffield heavy metal band Maleovolence’s Where Only the Truth Is Spoken (No. 32).
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 28 June 2025
According to the brand, 98% of our shower water has high levels of chlorine, harmful chemicals, and heavy metals, which can cause brittle hair and dry skin.
—Kelli Acciardo, Allure, 24 June 2025
Other supplements – iron, zinc and calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, as well as vitamin C and E – can help block heavy metal absorption, support cognitive function and reduce oxidative stress from contaminants.
—New Atlas, 23 June 2025
Plus, the indigo hue is synthetic and involves toxic chemicals and heavy metals in its manufacturing.
—Maeve Campbell, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Thomas Smith, Billboard, 28 June 2025
According to the brand, 98% of our shower water has high levels of chlorine, harmful chemicals, and heavy metals, which can cause brittle hair and dry skin.
—Kelli Acciardo, Allure, 24 June 2025
Other supplements – iron, zinc and calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, as well as vitamin C and E – can help block heavy metal absorption, support cognitive function and reduce oxidative stress from contaminants.
—New Atlas, 23 June 2025
Plus, the indigo hue is synthetic and involves toxic chemicals and heavy metals in its manufacturing.
—Maeve Campbell, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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 3 Jul. 2025.
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