What does the cryptic crossword clue "Gallium sulphur or helium perhaps? (3)" mean?

The definition is "perhaps?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GA (synonym="chemical symbol for gallium") + S (synonym="chemical symbol for sulphur") = GAS; definition: "perhaps?" The answer is GAS.

Gallium sulphur or helium perhaps? (3)

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