heavy metals

A form of heavy metal — Any metal that has a specific gravity greater than about 5, especially one, such as lead, that is poisonous and may be a hazard in the environment. (There are many different definitions of what counts as a heavy metal; see Heavy metals for a discussion.)

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of heavy metal
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