What does the cryptic crossword clue "Gunk from small piece of fruit (5)" mean?

The definition is "Gunk". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (abbreviation="small") + LIME (synonym="fruit") = SLIME; definition: "Gunk" The answer is SLIME.

Gunk from small piece of fruit (5)

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