Cryptic crossword clue
Green pigment, one I delivered first in commercial vehicle 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word VIRIDIAN

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The straight part
We know that "Green pigment" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case green pigment = viridian.
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What does VIRIDIAN mean?

VIRIDIAN noun
  1. A bluish-green pigment made from chromium sesquioxide.
  2. (color) A bluish-green color.
VIRIDIAN adjective
  1. (colour) Of a bluish green colour.

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