Cryptic crossword clue
Queue endlessly to get disinfectant 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "disinfectant" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case disinfectant = formalin.
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What does FORMALIN mean?

FORMALIN noun
  1. A solution of formaldehyde in water; used as a disinfectant and to preserve biological specimens.

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