heavy metals (redirected from Heavy metal (Chemistry))

heavy metals,

n.pl metallic compounds, such as aluminum, arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury, and nickel. Exposure to these metals has been linked to immune, kidney, and neurotic disorders.

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heavy

having great weight.

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heavy chain

see heavy chain.

heavy chain switch

see class switching.

heavy grain feeding

feeding of cereal grain feeds at levels in excess of conventional practice is frequently followed by carbohydrate engorgement, rumenitis and hepatic abscessation. Persistent feeding at levels less than those conducive to lactic acidosis is thought to contribute to the development of left displacement of the abomasum.

heavy horse breeds

includes clydesdale, shire, suffolk horse, belgian, percheron.

heavy metals

lead, mercury, silver, zinc, copper, arsenic, iron.

heavy veal calves

fed on hard feed, weigh >400 lb (182 kg), aged >3 weeks. Called also western veal calves.

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Patient discussion about heavy metals.

Q. I was told that platinum is used in fragrances for the fullness of the spray. Please tell me more! Three years ago I was diagnosed with off the lab chart levels of platinum in my body. I have no hobby or avenue for exposure other than my work. I have sold fragrances for over ten years. Even the Regional EPA Air Quality person doesnt know where I am getting this. I was told by a health director who made some calls. He told me that platinum is used in fragrances for the "fullness of the spray". Would you please tell me more about this? Thank you!

A. i never heard of it. but i know that there are alot of materials in fragrance spreading instruments that are not healthy. some do use metal salts, and in a large quantities it can be harmful. about Platinum- you can look on the lists of materials or send it to a lab to check it out.