What does the cryptic crossword clue "Phosphorus possibly an atom? (8)" mean?

The definition is "atom?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). P (abbreviation of "Phosphorus") + ARTICLE (synonym of "an"); definition: "atom?" The answer is PARTICLE.

Phosphorus possibly an atom? (8)

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