What does the cryptic crossword clue "Polluted air not helping (6)" mean?

The definition is "helping". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of AIRNOT ("air not") [anagram: "Polluted"] = RATION; definition: "helping" The answer is RATION.

Polluted air not helping (6)

Guardian Cryptic #28899 | 24 Across | 2022-10-27 flower

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