| Acronym | Meaning |
| VCDT | Vienna Canyon Diablo Troilite |
| HIRIS | High Resolution Imaging Spectrometer |
| CEARP | Comprehensive Environmental Assessment And Response Program |
| EIFS | Exterior Insulation And Finish Systems [coatings] |
| ZQS | Zero-quantum Spectroscopy |
| CIDR | Controlled-internal Drug Release |
| CSTIM | Channeling Scanning Transmission Ion Microscopy |
| SLA | Special Libraries Association |
| IAP | Intracisternal A-particle |
| BICMOS | Bipolar Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor |