What does the cryptic crossword clue "Favourite part I am hesitating to go after — it requires refinement (9)" mean?

The definition is "it requires refinement". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PET (synonym="favourite") + ROLE (synonym="part") + UM (synonym="I am hesitating") = PETROLEUM; definition: "— it requires refinement" The answer is PETROLEUM.

Favourite part I am hesitating to go after — it requires refinement (9)

Times Cryptic #28981 | 9 Across | 2024-07-29 flower

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