"ultraplinian" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From ultra- + Plinian. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|ultra|Plinian}} ultra- + Plinian Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} ultraplinian (not comparable)
  1. (of a volcanic eruption) More powerful than that of Vesuvius in AD 79 (witnessed by Pliny the younger) Wikipedia link: Plinian eruption Tags: not-comparable
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