What does the cryptic crossword clue "Silver corroded stone (5)" mean?

The definition is "stone". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AG (abbreviation="Silver") + ATE (synonym="corroded") = AGATE; definition: "stone" The answer is AGATE.

Silver corroded stone (5)

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