| Acronym | Meaning |
| OEH | One-electron Hamiltonian (quantum Method) |
| DLM | Diffuse Layer Model (of Adsorption) |
| QMB | Quartz Microbalance |
| FGHAZ | Fine Grain Heat-affected Zone |
| FEMA | Flavor Extract Manufacturers Association |
| IIASA | International Institute Of Applied Systems Analysis (near Vienna |
| APSTNG | Associated-particle Sealed-tube Neutron Generator |
| SSF | Space Station Freedom |
| DMTA | Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis |
| CCMGA | Core-corrected Modified Glauber Approxn. (for Scattering) |