What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fellow consuming cold mineral (5)" mean?

The definition is "mineral". The wordplay uses charade, container. MALE (synonym of "Fellow") + C (synonym of "cold") [container: "consuming"]; definition: "mineral" The answer is MACLE.

Fellow consuming cold mineral (5)

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