What does the cryptic crossword clue "Excite uranium in lump to make this (9)" mean?

The definition is "this". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of INLUMPTO ("in lump to") [anagram: "Excite"] + U (abbreviation of "uranium") = PLUTONIUM; definition: "this" The answer is PLUTONIUM.

Excite uranium in lump to make this (9)

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