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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Both films are directed by Rob Reiner, with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer reprising their roles as the fictional English heavy metal band Spinal Tap in the latest outing.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
Lawsuit seeks millions in damages The lawsuit echoes the findings of the study, alleging that Girl Scout Cookies contain dangerous levels of heavy metals and pesticides.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Artists performing at The Venue in March and April range from country singer Reba McEntire and heavy metal band Danzig to standup comedians Jim Gaffigan, Ron White and Jimmy O. Yang.
—Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025
Some of the concerns include whether exposure to heavy metals and PFAS chemicals could be harmful or cancer causing.
Dr. Samii Kennedy Benson, who oversaw the program, told the local NBC affiliate WVLA the program held potential for U.S. farmers.
—Dan Ruetenik, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2025
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Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
Lawsuit seeks millions in damages The lawsuit echoes the findings of the study, alleging that Girl Scout Cookies contain dangerous levels of heavy metals and pesticides.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
Artists performing at The Venue in March and April range from country singer Reba McEntire and heavy metal band Danzig to standup comedians Jim Gaffigan, Ron White and Jimmy O. Yang.
—Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025
Some of the concerns include whether exposure to heavy metals and PFAS chemicals could be harmful or cancer causing.
Dr. Samii Kennedy Benson, who oversaw the program, told the local NBC affiliate WVLA the program held potential for U.S. farmers.
—Dan Ruetenik, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Heavy metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20metal. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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