| Acronym | Meaning |
| PSD | Prevention Of Significant Deterioration |
| GOOMEX | The Gulf Of Mexico Offshore Operations Monitoring Expt. |
| LENA | Low-energy Neutral Atom |
| XFH | X-ray Fluorescence Holography |
| MPW | Multiple Plane Wave (in Electronic-property For Metals) |
| DRED | Dual Recursive Deconvolution |
| AMD | Automated Multiple Development |
| API | Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient |
| CPIMA | Center On Polymer Interfaces And Macromolecular Assemblies |
| UCAR | University Corporation For Atmospheric Research |