heav|y-met|al

heav|y-met|al
1. Especially U.S. rock music that has a heavy beat and harsh, amplified instrumental effects: »

beating up punks and heavy metal rock fans, whom they despise (Manchester Guardian Weekly).

2. a metal such as lead, copper, or cadmium that has a specific gravity higher than 5.0: »

Because of pollution from…heavy metals, the waters…have been pronounced biologically dead (Rolling Stone).

heav|y-met|al «HEHV ee MEHT uhl», adjective.
1. Especially U.S. of or having to do with rock music characterized by a heavy beat and sometimes amplified instrumental effects.
2. of or having to do with heavy metal (def. 2): »

The award-winning film,…discusses heavy-metal contamination as well as the effects of acid rain and snow (Christian Science Monitor).


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