What does the cryptic crossword clue "Piece for example about unpleasant material (5)" mean?

The definition is "unpleasant material". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. GUN (synonym of "Piece") + EG (abbreviation of "example") [reversal: "about"]; definition: "unpleasant material" The answer is GUNGE.

Piece for example about unpleasant material (5)

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