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Powder used in experimental chemistry (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

talc

'powder' is the definition.
(talcing is a kind of powdering)

'in experimental chemistry' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'TALC' is hidden within 'experimental chemistry'.

'used' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for talc that I've seen before include "Soft mineral; powder" , "In brief, popular body powder" , "White powder for the bathroom" , "Scented powder used after bathing" , "It is used to absorb moisture" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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