| Acronym | Meaning |
| HTHS | High-temperature High-shear |
| CNDO/S | Complete Neglect Of Differential Overlap/spectroscopic |
| TCLE | Thermal Coefficient Of Linear Expansion |
| ERIN | Environmental Resources Information Network |
| HPSN | Hot-pressed Silicon Nitride |
| DMA | Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (for Elastomers) |
| BEAR | Business And Environmentalists In An Alliance For Recycling |
| FCCC | Framework Convention On Climate Change |
| GWRTAC | Groundwater Remediation Technologies Analysis Center |
| GWP | Global Warming Potential(s) |