| Acronym | Meaning |
| RNAP | RNA Polymerase |
| TDMO | Time-dependent Molecular Orbital |
| FNOC | Fleet Numerical Oceanography Center (USA Navy) |
| AFD | Automated Forging Design |
| SARAH | System For Advising On The Regulations For Assessing Hazards |
| M-PCILO | Modified PCILO |
| HPC | Heterotrophic Plate Count |
| PENIS | Proton-enhanced Nuclear Induction Spectroscopy |
| DSA | Dynamic Strain Aging |
| EPD | Electrophoretic Deposition |