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Heavy Metal

nounid 70882·updated May 18, 2026
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a metal of relatively high density, i.e. specific gravity greater than about 5, or of high relative atomic weight – especially one that is poisonous like mercury or lead

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synonym
heavy metal music
plural
Heavy Metals
possessive
Heavy Metal's
pluralpossessive
Heavy Metals'

Framework definitions

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§1
loud and harsh-sounding rock music with a strong beat
§2
a metal of relatively high density, i.e. specific gravity greater than about 5, or of high relative atomic weight – especially one that is poisonous like mercury or lead

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