| Acronym | Meaning |
| QSI | Quantum Statistical Interference |
| MUCA | Molecular Unit Cell Approxn. |
| ABS | Alkylbenzene Sulfonates (anionic Surfactants) |
| BDAT | Best Demonstrated Available Technology |
| RPE | Retinal Pigment Epithelium |
| CSRO | Chemical Short-range Order |
| BBFM | Bond-bending Force Model (for Phonon Calcns.) |
| CCM | Crucible Ceramic Mold |
| CPE | Controlled-potential Electrolysis |
| RSMR | Rayleigh Scattering Of Moessbauer Radiation |