What does the cryptic crossword clue "Very slow girl eats up single calorie (7)" mean?

The definition is "Very slow". The wordplay uses a reversal. LACI (synonym="LACI") in GAL (synonym="‘girl’") = GLACIAL; definition: "Very slow" The answer is GLACIAL.

Very slow girl eats up single calorie (7)

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