heavy metal
The term "heavy metal" has distinct meanings in chemistry and music, each significant in its respective field.
🇺🇸 US Voice:
🇬🇧 UK Voice:
Definition
B2Chemistry
(technical, academic)A dense metal with a high atomic weight, often toxic, such as lead or mercury.
Example
- Lead is considered a heavy metal due to its density and toxicity.
- The presence of heavy metals in the water supply poses significant health risks.
B2Music
(informal)A genre of rock music known for its loud, aggressive sound and powerful guitar riffs.
Example
- Heavy metal bands like Metallica and Iron Maiden are known for their electrifying performances.
- He loves listening to heavy metal because of its intense energy.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "heavy metal":
black metalhard metalwhite metalbare metalrock and rollbase metal