| Acronym | Meaning |
| QPD | Quadrature Phase Detection |
| GDNF | Glial-derived Neurotrophic Factor |
| BCRW | Bridge Contacted Ridge Waveguide |
| SCGF | Self-consistent Group Function |
| SCG | Slow Crack Growth |
| ESIPT | Excited-state Intramolecular Proton Transfer |
| SCORIM | Shear Controlled Orientation In Injection Molding |
| SSRM | Scanning Spreading Resistance Microscopy |
| SCP | Single-cell Protein |
| TPQ | Threshold Planning Quantity |