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☆ heavy metal
- any metal or alloy having a specific gravity greater than 5.0
- a form of rock music characterized by very loud amplification, electronic distortion, throbbing rhythms, shouted lyrics, etc.
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heavy metal Usage Examples
Converse of object
- contain: The fly ash and the bottom ash from incineration ( depending on the waste composition ) can contain heavy metals.
Adjective modifier
- other: Exposure to lead and other heavy metals has been linked to high blood pressure in some, 26 but not all, research.
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