What does the cryptic crossword clue "Terribly sore knee that might become inflamed (8)" mean?

The definition is "that might become inflamed". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SOREKNEE ("sore knee") [anagram: "Terribly"] = KEROSENE; definition: "that might become inflamed" The answer is KEROSENE.

Terribly sore knee that might become inflamed (8)

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