Despite chemistry including practical science (4)
I believe the answer is:
tech
'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'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(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" .)