Copper has time to get flavouring (5)
I believe the answer is:
cumin
'flavouring' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both things that one consumes for nourishment as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'copper has time' is the wordplay.
'copper' becomes 'cu' (chemical symbol).
'has' means one lot of letters go next to another.
'time' becomes 'min' (**).
'cu'+'min'='CUMIN'
'to get' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for cumin that I've seen before include "Aromatic seeds used for flavouring" , "Curry-seasoning herb" , "Aromatic (curry) spice" , "Curry powder ingredient" , "seasoning" .)