munitions vs ammunitions

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0The countries agreed never to use cluster munitions or the explosive bomblets they contain, and they also agreed never to develop, acquire, retain or transfer cluster munitions, according to the official treaty document.02br02br00I believe I can replace munitions with ammunitions, am I right? 02br02br00Thanks0-

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

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00No. 01i00Ammunition02i00 is uncountable and usually refers to bullets or other things fired from a gun; it is used of a quantity of supplies rather than weaponry, which is what01i00 munitions02i00 refers to. 0-

Clive · Answer

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01font00The countries agreed never to use cluster munitions or the explosive bomblets they contain, and they also agreed never to develop, acquire, retain or transfer cluster munitions, according to the official treaty document.02font02br
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01font00I believe I can replace munitions with ammunitions, 02font00No.02br
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01b00ammunition -02b00 Commonly refers to bullets and shells, ie projectiles fired from a gun. (Usually used in the singular form, as a non-count noun.)02br
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01b00munitions -02b00 A more comprehensive word, encompassing ammunition, bombs, weapons and related equipment. (Usually used in the plural form.)02br
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00Best wishes, Clive0-

New2grammar · Answer

0Thanks, Clive and MM.0-

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