What does the cryptic crossword clue "Chance to leave impression following lie about mathematician (9)" mean?

The definition is "mathematician". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FIB (synonym="lie") + ON (synonym="about") + ACCI (synonym="ACCI") = FIBONACCI; definition: "mathematician" The answer is FIBONACCI.

Chance to leave impression following lie about mathematician (9)

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