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Chemical evidence of cannabis smoking? (6)

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I believe the answer is:

potash

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This clue might be a double definition.

'chemical' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'evidence of cannabis smoking?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how they can define each other.

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(Other definitions for potash that I've seen before include "Potassium compound used as fertiliser" , "Potassium carbonate or hydroxide" , "chemical compound" , "Alkaline compound" , "Strong alkali derived from burnt wood" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail and The Guardian.
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