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One helps to observe sulphur being removed from resinous wine (6)

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I believe the answer is:

retina

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'one' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for retina that I've seen before include "Eye's membrane" , "It helps one to see" , "Bad tear in part of the eye" , "Tear in (anag) - part of the eye" , "Light-sensitive eyeball tissue" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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