heavy metalnoun
uk/ˌhev.i ˈmet.əl/us/ˌhev.i ˈmet̬.əl/heavy metal noun (METAL)
[ C ] specialized chemistry a dense (= heavy in relation to its size) and usually poisonous metal, such as lead
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Chemistry: metals & metalworking
- amalgam
- arc welding
- brass
- cast iron
- Duralumin
- ferromagnetic
- ferromagnetism
- gilt
- magnetic
- magneto
- metallurgy
- metalwork
- pewter
- silver plate
- soldering iron
- spot-welding
- titanium
- tungsten
- weld
- welder
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heavy metal noun (MUSIC)
[ U ] a style of rock music with a strong beat, played very loudly using electric guitars
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Pop, rock & soul
- agit-pop
- band
- bhangra
- blue-eyed soul
- boy band
- dub
- Europop
- gangsta rap
- goth
- grunge
- hard rock
- jungle
- pop group
- punk rock
- rap
- rock and roll
- rock chick
- rocker
- sampler
- trance
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