What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ridiculous ringtone is a gas! (8)" mean?

The definition is "gas!". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of RINGTONE ("ringtone") [anagram: "Ridiculous"] = NITROGEN; definition: "gas!" The answer is NITROGEN.

Ridiculous ringtone is a gas! (8)

Guardian Cryptic #26976 | 21 Across | 2016-08-30 flower

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