What does the cryptic crossword clue "Question over description of sea omitting one island in equation (9)" mean?

The definition is "equation". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). QU (synonym="question") + ADR (synonym="ADR") + ATIC (synonym="description of sea") = QUADRATIC; definition: "equation" The answer is QUADRATIC.

Question over description of sea omitting one island in equation (9)

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