| Acronym | Meaning |
| THEED | Transmission High-energy Electron Diffraction |
| PAG | Photoacid Generator |
| OMS | Octahedral Molecular Sieve |
| ICC | Ignition Control Compound |
| MASIF | Measurement And Analysis Of Surface Interaction Forces |
| ISV | Initial Settling Velocity |
| MCR | Metabolic Clearance Rate |
| CAST | CERN Axion Solar Telescope |
| PFT | Pulmonary Functional Test(s) |
| PPGA | Plastic Pin Grid Array [electronic Package] |