heavy metal

Example Sentences

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The copper pirates have pried heavy metal plates from sidewalks to access underground lines.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mercury has big advantages as a fuel, but it's also a toxic heavy metal that causes an array of harms to humans and the environment.

From Salon

But with lots of nutrients and low levels of heavy metals and other contaminants, the researchers say these lake sediments still hold some promise for crop production.

From Science Magazine

This is certainly the case for the three main characters in “Gone to the Wolves,” an outstanding new novel by John Wray set in the world of ’80s heavy metal.

From Los Angeles Times

Later, we ran into his brother and friends while making out on the streets of Old Town — and awkwardly joined them at Minuto y Medio bar, a heavy metal pub.

From Washington Post