Cryptic crossword clue
Something plated that could be seen in a reptile 8

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

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The straight part
We know that "Something plated" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case something plated = pearlite.
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 PEARLITE mean?

PEARLITE noun
  1. A two-phased lamellar structure composed of alternating layers of alpha ferrite and cementite that occurs in some steels and cast irons, having a pearlescent appearance.
PEARLITE noun
  1. An amorphous volcanic glass formed by the hydration of obsidian.
  2. The lightweight insulating material and aggregate resulting from expanding perlite glass by heat.

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