| Acronym | Meaning |
| NL-SCF | Nonlocal (density Functional)-self-consistent Field |
| CAN | Cellulose Acetate Nitrate |
| SEL | Surface Emitting Laser |
| HPSAM | H-point Standard Additions Method |
| VASS | Variable Angle Sampling Spinning |
| BFGF | Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor |
| TRAIL | Tumor Necrosis Factor Related Apoptosis Inducing Ligand |
| CIRRIS | Cryogenic InfraRed Radiance Instrument For Shuttle |
| CI | Configuration Interaction |
| ICD | Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator |