The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word HYDROXIDES
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The straight part
We know that "chemical cocktails" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case chemical cocktails = hydroxides.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does HYDROXIDES mean?
HYDROXIDES noun- An univalent anion (OH-) based on the hydroxyl functional group.
- Any substance containing such an anion.