What does the cryptic crossword clue "Whiff of sodium is emerging (7)" mean?

The definition is "Whiff". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NA (abbreviation of "sodium") + SCENT (synonym of "Whiff"); definition: "emerging" The answer is NASCENT.

Whiff of sodium is emerging (7)

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