Cryptic crossword clue
Former student ingesting one white powder 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ALUMINA

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The straight part
We know that "white powder" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case white powder = alumina.
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 ALUMINA mean?

ALUMINA noun
  1. Aluminum oxide, especially when used in mining, material sciences or ceramics.

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