An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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heavy element
  بن‌پار ِ سنگین  
bonpâr-e sangin (#)
Fr.: élément lourd  

In astrophysics, any → chemical element heavier than → helium. Such elements are also inappropriately referred to as “→ metals.”

See also: → heavy; → element.