Cryptic crossword clue
One leaves army career for fusing metals 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SOLDERING

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The straight part
We know that "fusing metals" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fusing metals = soldering.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SOLDERING mean?

SOLDERING verb
  1. To join items together, or to coat them with solder
  2. To join things as if with solder.
SOLDERING noun
  1. A method of joining two metallic surfaces by melting an alloy between them.
  2. An instance of soldering.
  3. A soldered joint.

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