| Acronym | Meaning |
| L-CPMET | Linearized Coupled-pair Many-electron Theory |
| UOP | Universal Oil Products |
| TES | Transition-edge Sensor |
| CDV | Capacitor Discharge Vaporization |
| MRS | Micro-Raman Spectroscopy |
| RSV | Rous Sarcoma Virus |
| TCOD | Total Chemical Oxygen Demand |
| RACE | Reactive Accelerated Cluster Erosion |
| LAICP | Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma |
| LPA | Low Profile Additive [in Plastic Composites] |