What does the cryptic crossword clue "Metal cruet prepared for drug solution (8)" mean?

The definition is "solution". The wordplay uses an anagram. TIN (synonym="‘metal’") + CTURE (synonym="CTURE") = TINCTURE; definition: "solution" The answer is TINCTURE.

Metal cruet prepared for drug solution (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29447 | 25 Across | 2024-07-29 flower

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