Cryptic crossword clue
An element of pity over my family getting upset about uni 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word RUTHENIUM

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What does RUTHENIUM mean?

RUTHENIUM noun
  1. A metallic chemical element (symbol Ru) with an atomic number of 44.
  2. An atom of this element.

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