What does the cryptic crossword clue "What’s observed after fool produces organic compound (7)" mean?

The definition is "organic compound". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NIT (synonym="slang for a fool") + RITE (synonym="a religious ceremony = something observed at the appropriate time") = NITRITE; definition: "organic compound" The answer is NITRITE.

What’s observed after fool produces organic compound (7)

Independent Cryptic #11996 | 13 Across | 2025-03-21 flower

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