Cryptic crossword clue
It’s positively charged, reporting uproar after getting 24 across? 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "It’s positively charged" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case it’s positively charged = ammonium.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does AMMONIUM mean?

AMMONIUM noun
  1. The univalent NH4+ cation, derived by the protonation of ammonia
  2. (especially in combination) Any similar cation formed by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms with alkyl or aryl radicals

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