What does the cryptic crossword clue "Minor explosion — after a time, I go away (7)" mean?

The definition is "Minor explosion". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of A ("a") + I ("I") + T (synonym of "time,") + SHOO (synonym of "go away") = ATISHOO; definition: "Minor explosion -" The answer is ATISHOO.

Minor explosion — after a time, I go away (7)

Guardian Cryptic #28968 | 28 Across | 2023-01-16 flower

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