What does the cryptic crossword clue "Warning to dispose of uranium particle that's charged (6)" mean?

The definition is "particle that’s charged". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CA (synonym="CA") + TION (synonym="warning") = CATION; definition: "particle that's charged" The answer is CATION.

Warning to dispose of uranium particle that's charged (6)

Times Cryptic #28550 | 1 Across | 2023-03-14 flower

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