Cryptic crossword clue
Following explosion initially in light on ceiling, not flammable or inflammable 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "not flammable or inflammable" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not flammable or inflammable = flameproof.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does FLAMEPROOF mean?

FLAMEPROOF verb
  1. To make flameproof.
FLAMEPROOF adjective
  1. Resistant to catching fire.

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