| Acronym | Meaning |
| APM | Atom Probe Microanalysis |
| ASME | American Society Of Mechanical Engineers |
| AFV | Alternatively Fueled Vehicle |
| GLOBE | Global Learning And Observations To Benefit The Environment |
| CFM | Continued-fraction Method |
| VSP | Vertical Seismic Profile |
| CLIDE | Chemical Literature Data Extraction |
| TPSA | Topological Surface Area |
| FAME | Fatty Acid Methyl Ester |
| WRAQS | Western Regional Air Quality Study |