What does the cryptic crossword clue "One Direction’s corrosive agent on the radio? (8)" mean?

The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). sounds like ("on the radio") 'oxidant'="corrosive agent" The answer is OCCIDENT.

One Direction’s corrosive agent on the radio? (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29563 | 9 Across | 2024-12-11 flower