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Active inclusion of a decorative branchlet (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

spray

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This clue could be a double definition.

'active' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both substances as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'inclusion of a decorative branchlet' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how one could define the other.

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(Other definitions for spray that I've seen before include "Cloud of flying drops" , "Cloud of flying droplets" , "small bouquet of flowers" , "Sprinkle water on - a small bouquet" , "Aerosol efflux" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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