| Acronym | Meaning |
| OAP | Optical Atom Probe |
| UAM | Urban Airshed Model |
| APHA | American Public Health Association |
| PHDF | Polyhalogenated Dibenzofuran(s) |
| NFOM | Near-field Optical Microscopy |
| UFFI | Urea-formaldehyde Foam Insulation |
| RESA | Ring Infected Erythrocyte Surface Antigen |
| SNS | Spallation Neutron Source |
| HPAE | High Performance Anion Exchange |
| MIRACL | Mid Infrared Advanced Chemical Laser |