| Acronym | Meaning |
| QPA | Quantitative Phase Analysis |
| GDIM | Generalized Diatomics-in-molecules (theory) |
| HIGFET | Heterostructure Insulated Gate Field Effect Transistor |
| CEARP | Comprehensive Environmental Assessment And Response Program |
| MEED | Medium-energy Electron Diffraction |
| ILIAC | International Library Information And Analytical Center |
| BEIA | Biomedical And Environmental Information Analysis |
| HNLC | High-nutrient Low-chlorophyll |
| RSKERL | Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Laboratory |
| MPK | Methyl Propyl Ketone |