Cryptic crossword clue
d and 20ac Polecat scent: it’s ruined scientific study! 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 9 letter word PLATE TECTONICS

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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