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heavy metal

/ˌhevi ˈmetl/noun

उच्चारण हेवी मेटल

भारी धातु

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [C] technical

    a metal with a high density, especially one that is poisonous, such as lead or mercury

    भारी धातु

    • The river was polluted with heavy metals from factories.
    • Lead and mercury are heavy metals that harm the nervous system.
    • Water near the old mine contains dangerous levels of heavy metals.
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    • Mercury is a heavy metal that can damage the brain.
    • Scientists test fish for heavy metals such as lead and cadmium.
  2. 2

    [U]

    a type of very loud rock music with a strong beat and electric guitars

    हेवी मेटल (तेज़ रॉक संगीत)

    • He plays guitar in a heavy metal band.
    • Heavy metal was blaring from the next room.
    • My brother's favourite band plays heavy metal from the eighties.
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    • Heavy metal concerts are famous for their loud music and flashing lights.
    • She does not enjoy heavy metal, but she loves old Hindi songs.