| Acronym | Meaning |
| IMSS | International Mass Spectrometry Society |
| OAW | Oxyacetylene Welding |
| FISH | Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization |
| EAES | Electron-excited Auger Electron Spectroscopy |
| IPAN | Imaging Passive-active Neutron |
| CFTA | Cosmetic, Toiletry, And Fragrance Association |
| MS | Molecular Spinor |
| BCS | Bragg Crystal Spectrometer |
| FRTP | Fiber-reinforced Thermoplastic |
| VCCPB | Variable-charge Coulomb-projected Born (approxn. For Electron-atom Scattering) |