| Acronym | Meaning |
| INDC | International Nuclear Data Committee |
| QPF | Quantitative Precipitation Forecasts |
| SQC | Sediment Quality Criteria |
| QPA | Quantitative Phase Analysis |
| MATI | Mass-analyzed Threshold Ionization Spectroscopy |
| VLA | Very Large Array |
| IGC | Inverse Gas Chromatog. |
| QA/QC | Quality Assurance/quality Control |
| RAMP | Receptor Activity Modifying Protein |
| SAW | Surface Acoustic Wave |