Heavy metal and Metal

Heavy metal noun - A metal of relatively high density (specific gravity greater than about 5) or of high relative atomic weight (especially one that is poisonous like mercury or lead).

Metal and heavy metal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Metal" instead a noun phrase "Heavy metal".

Metal noun - Any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc..

Heavy metal and metal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Heavy metal" instead a noun "Metal".

Nearby Words: metallic, metaled, metalline, metalled, metaling