| Acronym | Meaning |
| CXMS | Conversion X-ray Mossbauer Spectroscopy |
| CANS | Combination Area Neutron Spectrometer |
| ISCN | International System For Human Cytogenetic Nomenclature |
| TEDS | Timed Exposure Diffusive Sampler (for Air Pollution) |
| PLZT | Lead Lanthanum Zirconate Titanate |
| HAGIS | Headspace Analysis Gas-phase Infrared Spectroscopy |
| STOIIP | Stock Tank Oil Initially In Place |
| MEG | Modified Electron Gas (quantum Calcn. Method) |
| FEA | Finite-element Analysis |
| IPCM | Isodensity Polarizable Continuum Model [ab Initio Method] |