Crossword Genius

Experimental gear in a cobalt mixture (3,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lab coat

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'experimental gear' is the definition.
I don't know anything about this answer so I cannot tell whether this works.

'a cobalt mixture' is the wordplay.
'mixture' indicates anagramming the letters.
'a'+'cobalt'='acobalt'
'acobalt' anagrammed gives 'LAB COAT'.

'in' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Another definition for lab coat that I've seen is " Scientist's protective clothing (abbr)".)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app