| Acronym | Meaning |
| COMFA | Comparative Molecular Field Analysis |
| COS | Cosmic Origins Spectrograph |
| GALE | Genesis Of Atlantic Lows Experiment |
| MTC | Magnetization Transfer Contrast |
| FRM | Fiber-reinforced Metals |
| PRF | Pulse Repetition Frequency |
| WDS | Wavelength-dispersive Spectrometry |
| NARL | National Air And Radiation Laboratory |
| GPCP | Global Precipitation Chemistry Program |
| HMWPE | High-molecular-weight Polyethylene |