What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hot resin I left, tipped over (8)" mean?

The definition is "Hot". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. LAC (synonym of "resin") + I (abbreviation of "I") + PORT (synonym of "left,") [reversal: "tipped"]; definition: "Hot" The answer is TROPICAL.

Hot resin I left, tipped over (8)

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