| Acronym | Meaning |
| MAPTAC | Acrylamide-N |
| PLTD | Phospholipid Transfer Protein |
| ODC | Optimized Double Configuration |
| SCIAMACHY | SCanning Imaging Absorption SpectroMeter For Atmospheric CHartographY |
| DTRA | Defense Threat Reduction Agency |
| EU | Enzyme Unit |
| SCM | Scanning Capacitance Microscopy |
| MVEG | Motor Vehicle Emissions Group |
| FEEM | Field Electron Emission Microscopy |
| HAN | Hydroxylamine Nitrate (salt) |