| Acronym | Meaning |
| TPR | Temperature-programmed Reduction |
| BATS | Biosphere-Atmosphere Transfer Scheme |
| LSDSIC | Local-spin-density Self-interaction-correction Approxn. (in Total Energy Calcns. For Atoms) |
| SIA | Self-interstitial Atom |
| DIW | Deionized Water |
| SEA WIFS | Sea-viewing Wide Field-of-view Sensor |
| HMTUSA | Hazardous Materials Transportation Uniform Safety Act |
| ICSTI | International Center For Scientific And Technical Information (Moscow |
| CIE | Computer-integrated Engineering |
| NASC | North American Shale Composite |