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Despite chemistry including practical science (4)

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I believe the answer is:

tech

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'practical science' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how they can define each other.

'despite chemistry including' is the wordplay.
'including' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'TECH' can be found hidden inside 'despite chemistry'.

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(Other definitions for tech that I've seen before include "Abbrev. for a college" , "College teaching practical skills (informal)" , "Kind of college" , "The practical use of science, in short" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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