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

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The straight part
We know that "Chemical agent" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case chemical agent = emulsifier.
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What does EMULSIFIER mean?

EMULSIFIER noun
  1. A substance that helps an emulsion form, or helps keep an emulsion from separating.

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