What does the cryptic crossword clue "Film Lyle’s partner after hole in one (7)" mean?

The definition is "Film". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ACE (synonym="‘hole in one’") + TATE (synonym="‘Lyle’s partner’ in the conglomerate which started off in sugar refining") = ACETATE; definition: "Film" The answer is ACETATE.

Film Lyle’s partner after hole in one (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29355 | 16 Across | 2024-04-12 flower

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