| Acronym | Meaning |
| RESA | Ring Infected Erythrocyte Surface Antigen |
| SCA | Self-consistent Approximation |
| DONUT | Direct Observation Of The Nu Tau |
| CDOM | Chromophoric Dissolved Organic Matter |
| DPPC | Dipalmitoyl Phosphatidylcholine |
| CDOM | Colored Dissolved Organic Matter |
| MSS | Multispectral Scanner |
| SIVE | Steam Injection And Vacuum Extn. (hazardous Waste Treatment) |
| PIUG | Patent Information Users Group |
| MIP | Major Intrinsic Protein |