Cryptic crossword clue
Radioactive element collected, about one in four bombs 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word CALIFORNIUM

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The straight part
We know that "Radioactive element" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case radioactive element = californium.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CALIFORNIUM mean?

CALIFORNIUM noun
  1. A transuranic chemical element (symbol Cf) with an atomic number of 98.

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