Cryptic crossword clue
Vitriolic sodium or calcium symbolically mixed 10

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

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The straight part
We know that "Vitriolic" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case vitriolic = mordacious.
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 MORDACIOUS mean?

MORDACIOUS adjective
  1. Biting, causing a physical bite or sting; corrosive
  2. Sharp or caustic in style or tone.
  3. Prone to biting, aggressive (of an animal etc.).
  4. Sharp in intent, sarcastic

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