| Acronym | Meaning |
| CERL | Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (US Army) |
| FERP | Field Emission Retarding Potential |
| TPPE | Two-photon Photoemission |
| CLEVER | Clinical Laboratory For Evaluation And Validation Of Epidemiologic Research |
| APRF | Acute Phase Response Factor |
| DAIP | Diallyl Isophthalate |
| FDA | Food And Drug Administration |
| BCRW | Bridge Contacted Ridge Waveguide |
| SLD | Superluminescent Diode |
| OPEC | Organization Of Petroleum Exporting Countries |