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Laboratory experiment, content of chemical it must establish (6,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

litmus test

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'laboratory experiment content' is the definition.
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'of chemical it must establish' is the wordplay.
'of' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'LITMUS TEST' is hidden in the letters of 'chemical it must establish'.

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(Other definitions for litmus test that I've seen before include "Observer may see red after one" , "Chemical trial" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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