Cryptic crossword clue
Disinfect the oil-can adapted to contain last of beer 10

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

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What does CHLORINATE mean?

CHLORINATE verb
  1. To add chlorine to (something, especially water, to purify it; or an auriferous substance, to extract gold from it).

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