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Firework found in salad (6)

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rocket

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'firework' is the definition.
(rocket is a kind of firework)

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(Other definitions for rocket that I've seen before include "Firework - sharp lecture" , "High speed steam engine (1829)" , "Aerial projectile" , "Go up very quickly" , "Edible plant; weapon" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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