| Acronym | Meaning |
| REV | Ray Eigenvector (a Wave Function) |
| HLB | Hydrophilic-lipophilic Balance (of Surfactants) |
| PDB | Peedee Belemnite |
| APS | Appearance Potential Spectroscopy |
| DLS | Dynamic Light Scattering |
| PLTD | Phospholipid Transfer Protein |
| HELC | High Efficiency Liquid Chromatography (Russian |
| EIS | Electron Impact Spectroscopy |
| CBA | Cost-Benefit Analysis |
| MOGA | Michigan Oil And Gas Association |