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Torch a log enriched with nuclear iodine, say (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

halogen

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'iodine say' is the definition.
(I know that I is a type of halogen)

'torch a log enriched with' is the wordplay.
'with' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'HALOGEN' is hidden within 'torch a log enriched'.

'nuclear' is the link.
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(Other definitions for halogen that I've seen before include "Chlorine, fluorine, bromine, iodine or astatine?" , "I must be regarded as one" , "reactive group member" , "Eg, fluorine or chlorine" , "I too maybe" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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