What does the cryptic crossword clue "Toxic element in half of this garlic? (8)" mean?

The definition is "Toxic element". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TH (synonym="TH") + ALLIUM (synonym="ALLIUM") = THALLIUM; definition: "Toxic element" The answer is THALLIUM.

Toxic element in half of this garlic? (8)

Times Cryptic #28937 | 21 Across | 2024-06-07 flower

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