| Acronym | Meaning |
| QCD | Quantum Chromodynamics |
| SPA | Self-consistent Phonon Approximation |
| PPR | Projection Pursuit Regression |
| SRES | Special Report On Emission Scenario |
| FOB | Fecal Occult Blood |
| MPRSA | Marine Protection |
| GLOMAC | Global Modeling Of Atmospheric Chemistry |
| NCC | National Computing Center |
| VSSP | Viscous Suspension Spinning Process |
| THMFP | Trihalomethane Formation Potential |