What does the cryptic crossword clue "Applied science, setting temperature in garden feature (8)" mean?

The definition is "Applied science". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). T (synonym="temperature") in ROCKERY (synonym="garden feature") = ROCKETRY; definition: "Applied science," The answer is ROCKETRY.

Applied science, setting temperature in garden feature (8)

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