| Acronym | Meaning |
| MPPA | Modulated Pulse Potential Amperometry |
| MQW | Multiple Quantum Well |
| JPL | Jet Propulsion Laboratory |
| OEP | Odd-even (alkane/carbon) Predominance (geology) |
| RSFQ | Rapid Single Flux Quantum |
| START | Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty |
| PASPE | Photochemically Accumulated Stimulated Photon Echo |
| HSDB | Hazardous Substances Data Bank (NLM) |
| NUCEF | Nuclear Fuel Cycle Safety Engineering Research Facility |
| OVD | Optically Variable Device |