Cryptic crossword clue
After start of dissent, see clique split and melt away 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word DELIQUESCE

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The straight part
We know that "melt away" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case melt away = deliquesce.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DELIQUESCE mean?

DELIQUESCE verb
  1. To melt and disappear.
  2. To become liquid by absorbing water from the atmosphere.

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