| Acronym | Meaning |
| DLMO | Density Localized Molecular Orbital |
| PAA | Photon Activation Analysis |
| PZC | Potential Of Zero Charge |
| GIXA | Glancing-incidence X-ray Analysis |
| AAI | American Association Of Immunologists |
| ICSC | International Chemical Safety Card |
| MQW | Multiple Quantum Well |
| SMD | Sauter Mean Diameter |
| SLM | Supported Liquid Membranes |
| CEDI | Continuous Electrodeionization |