What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fuel in test that's explosive, ladies and gentlemen (7)" mean?

The definition is "ladies and gentlemen". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of TEST ("test") [anagram: "explosive,"] + OIL (synonym of "Fuel") = TOILETS; definition: "ladies and gentlemen" The answer is TOILETS.

Fuel in test that's explosive, ladies and gentlemen (7)

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