What does the cryptic crossword clue "Component of battery illuminated drone crossing island (7)" mean?

The definition is "Component of battery". The wordplay uses charade, container. LIT (synonym of "illuminated") + HUM (synonym of "drone") + I (abbreviation of "island") [container: "crossing"]; definition: "Component of battery" The answer is LITHIUM.

Component of battery illuminated drone crossing island (7)

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