| Acronym | Meaning |
| RSMC | Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre |
| SCALPEL | Scattering With Angular Limitation Projection Electron Lithography |
| FFTB | Final Focus Test Beam |
| ACWM | Asbestos Containing Waste Material |
| RICE | UK Regular Interlaboratory Counting Exchange (for Asbestos Analysis) |
| CN | Cellulose Nitrate |
| PUHF | (spin)-projected Unrestricted Hartree-Fock |
| MFI | Melt Flow Index [of Polymer] |
| MOKE | Magneto-optic Kerr Effect |
| CEARP | Comprehensive Environmental Assessment And Response Program |