Green gaseous element (8)

I believe the answer is:

chlorine

(Other definitions for chlorine that I've seen before include "Green gas, element" , "Yellowish-green gas" , "Toxic green gas" , "Poison gas, with sodium makes salt" , "Pale green gas" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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