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Material from sewer in sea water? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rinse

'material' is the definition.
(rinse is a kind of material)

'from sewer in sea water?' is the wordplay.
'from' indicates a hidden word.
'RINSE' is hidden within 'sewer in sea water'.

(Other definitions for rinse that I've seen before include "Hair colourant" , "Run water through" , "Hair tint" , "Cleanse in water" , "Wash in clean water" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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