Cryptic crossword clue
Anode lost after dissolving iron compound 9

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

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The straight part
We know that "iron compound" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case iron compound = loadstone.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does LOADSTONE mean?

LOADSTONE noun
  1. A naturally occurring magnet.
  2. The mineral magnetite.

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