What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pants erupt with smell becoming foul (10)" mean?

The definition is "foul". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of ERUPT ("erupt") + SCENT (synonym of "smell") [anagram: "Pants"] = PUTRESCENT; definition: "foul" The answer is PUTRESCENT.

Pants erupt with smell becoming foul (10)

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