| Acronym | Meaning |
| GADD | Growth Arrest And DNA Damage |
| MBPV | Mixed-basis Potential Variation (for Electronic-structure Calcn.) |
| PTH | Parathyroid Hormone |
| XAS | X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy |
| G.P. | Guinier-Preston Zone |
| PARAFAC | Parallel Factor Analysis |
| NFRAP | No Further Remedial Action Planned |
| PERL | Passivated Emitter And Rear Locally Diffused (solar Cells) |
| MCT | Mercury Cadmium Telluride |
| CPVC | Critical Pigment Volume Concentration |