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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While the 10-year-old Kindred is an irreverent cocktail bar with a heavy metal soundtrack and Mothership mixes tropical drinks in a space-y, far out atmosphere, Vulture is decidedly more grown-up.
—Candice Woo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
In addition to the agricultural process, heavy metals can be introduced into food products through fortified vitamins and minerals that are added during the manufacturing process.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Thai jasmine rice and Indian basmati rice, as well as rice grown in California, generally contained lower heavy metal levels than other varieties tested.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2025
Yes, literally smash it down with a heavy metal spatula.
—Shawn J. Sullivan, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Candice Woo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
In addition to the agricultural process, heavy metals can be introduced into food products through fortified vitamins and minerals that are added during the manufacturing process.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Thai jasmine rice and Indian basmati rice, as well as rice grown in California, generally contained lower heavy metal levels than other varieties tested.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2025
Yes, literally smash it down with a heavy metal spatula.
—Shawn J. Sullivan, USA Today, 23 May 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 20 Jun. 2025.
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