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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In 2018, his label, Filigree & Shadow, released Sui Generis, which has notes of bubble gum, rose, leather and the drug methamphetamine and is inspired by the ’80s New York nightclub Danceteria and the heavy metal style of the band the Plasmatics.
—Cassidy George, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Rocker chic outfits for the heavy metal fans, boho accessories for the indie listeners.
—Erik Huberman, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2024
What’s more, the brand has third-party lab reports from SC Labs proving its products are always free from pesticides, solvents, heavy metals, and microbes commonly found in many CBD products on the market today.
—Luke Knapp, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
In severe cases, heavy metals in the hair react with bleach, a situation that highlights the importance of seeing an experienced colorist.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 2 Apr. 2024
All of our experts recommend limiting rice cereal, which can have a higher concentration of heavy metals.
—Jennifer D'angelo Friedman, Parents, 1 Apr. 2024
The lake is contaminated with heavy metals because of local mining operations, according to the zoo, and the water levels fluctuate because it is tapped for hydroelectric power generation.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The tiger snakes of Perth have heavy metals in their livers.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 27 Mar. 2024
There are two kinds of people in this world: Those that love bone-shaking, ear-splitting spectacles, like fireworks and arena-sized heavy metal concerts, and those who want nothing more than to miss such events for a night on the couch with a good book and a cup of hot chocolate.
—Trish Deitch, Variety, 29 Mar. 2024
Cassidy George, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Rocker chic outfits for the heavy metal fans, boho accessories for the indie listeners.
—Erik Huberman, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2024
What’s more, the brand has third-party lab reports from SC Labs proving its products are always free from pesticides, solvents, heavy metals, and microbes commonly found in many CBD products on the market today.
—Luke Knapp, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
In severe cases, heavy metals in the hair react with bleach, a situation that highlights the importance of seeing an experienced colorist.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 2 Apr. 2024
All of our experts recommend limiting rice cereal, which can have a higher concentration of heavy metals.
—Jennifer D'angelo Friedman, Parents, 1 Apr. 2024
The lake is contaminated with heavy metals because of local mining operations, according to the zoo, and the water levels fluctuate because it is tapped for hydroelectric power generation.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The tiger snakes of Perth have heavy metals in their livers.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 27 Mar. 2024
There are two kinds of people in this world: Those that love bone-shaking, ear-splitting spectacles, like fireworks and arena-sized heavy metal concerts, and those who want nothing more than to miss such events for a night on the couch with a good book and a cup of hot chocolate.
—Trish Deitch, Variety, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Heavy metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20metal. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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