| Acronym | Meaning |
| MCWF | Monte-Carlo Wave Function (method In Study Of Dissipative Processes In Quantum Optics) |
| RFE | Relaxor Ferroelectrics |
| OEL | Occupational Exposure Limit |
| LTTA | Low Temperature Thermal Aeration Process |
| SXRFM | Synchrotron X-ray-fluorescence Microprobe |
| APCI | Atm. Pressure Chem. Ionization |
| LUV | Large Unilamellar Vesicle |
| LSS | Laser Synchrotron Source |
| CES | Committee On Earth Science (Office Science & Technology Policy) |
| HFO | Hydrous Ferric Oxide |