What does the cryptic crossword clue "Glowing tin going down (10)" mean?

The definition is "Glowing". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CAN (synonym="tin") + DESCENT (synonym="down") = CANDESCENT; definition: "Glowing" The answer is CANDESCENT.

Glowing tin going down (10)

Guardian Cryptic #21872 | 13 Down | 2000-04-14 flower

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