Cryptic crossword clue
Part of trial can collapse 10

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Part" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case part = fractional.
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 FRACTIONAL mean?

FRACTIONAL noun
  1. (grammar) An expression of a fractional number.
  2. Partial ownership of a property, such as real estate or a chartered airplane, such that each partial owner has use of the property for only a portion of the time.
  3. Relating to a fraction in a material distillation or separation process.
FRACTIONAL adjective
  1. Pertaining to a fraction.
  2. Divided; fragmentary; incomplete.
  3. Very small; minute.
  4. Relating to a process or product of fractional distillation.

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