What does the cryptic crossword clue "Massive failure to cut carbon (8)" mean?

The definition is "Massive". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). LOSS (synonym="failure") in COAL (synonym="carbon") = COLOSSAL; definition: "Massive" The answer is COLOSSAL.

Massive failure to cut carbon (8)

Independent Cryptic #11520 | 16 Down | 2023-09-13 flower

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