| Acronym | Meaning |
| WAXS | Wide-angle X-ray Scattering |
| IRDO | Intermediate Retention Of Differential Overlap |
| HARMS | High Aspect Ratio Microstructure |
| STA | Simultaneous Thermal Analysis |
| CI | Chemical Ionization |
| HECD | Hall Electrolytic Conductivity Detector |
| ASPERA | Analyzer Of Space Plasma And Energetic Atoms (Mars Express Spacecraft) |
| ADL | Analytical Detection Limit |
| MF | Muffin Tin (potential Energy Function) |
| NDCT | Natural Draft Cooling Tower |