| Acronym | Meaning |
| JPL | Jet Propulsion Laboratory |
| LDFT | Local Density-functional Theory |
| CRIOSA | Classical Reactive Infinite Order Sudden Approxn. |
| SGFET | Suspended Gate Field-effect Transistor |
| EMPPL | Effluent Monitoring Priority Pollutants List |
| ACZS | Alumina-chrome-zirconia-silica Refractory |
| DIC | Differential Interference Contrast |
| OSIRIS | Oxford Supersensitive Injector For Radioactive Isotope Separation |
| CFRC | Carbon Fiber-reinforced Cement |
| ASTSWMO | Association Of State And Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials |