What does the cryptic crossword clue "Backer briefly entering explosive function (7)" mean?

The definition is "function". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ANGE (synonym="ANGE") in TNT (synonym="TNT") = TANGENT; definition: "function" The answer is TANGENT.

Backer briefly entering explosive function (7)

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