The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word ZWITTERION
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The straight part
We know that "tiny item charged" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tiny item charged = zwitterion.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ZWITTERION mean?
ZWITTERION noun- A molecule, such as an amino acid, that carries both a positive and a negative charge.