What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bulb working with electricity generator (5)" mean?

The definition is "Bulb". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ON (synonym="working") + ION (synonym="electricity generator") = ONION; definition: "Bulb" The answer is ONION.

Bulb working with electricity generator (5)

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