| Acronym | Meaning |
| TFT | Thin Film Transistor |
| NLS | Nuclear Localization Signal |
| PQC | Piezoelectric Quartz Crystal |
| HPMC | Human Peritoneal Mesothelial Cells |
| ICBO | International Conference Of Building Officials |
| PAS | Periodic Acid Schiff |
| IR | Isoprene Rubber |
| APP | Acoustic Phase Plate |
| DIRBE | Diffuse IR Background Experiment |
| ATOC | Acoustic Thermometry Of Ocean Climate |