| Acronym | Meaning |
| CWA | Chemical Warfare Agent |
| ATD | Atmospheric Technology Division |
| AEPECS | Auger Electron-photoelectron Coincidence Spectroscopy |
| APCI | Atm. Pressure Chem. Ionization |
| DZPP | Double-zeta (doubly) Polarized (basis Set) |
| KST | Max. Vol.-independent Pressure Increase Rate |
| MPIF | Metal Powder Industries Federation |
| AEROS | Aerometric And Emissions Reporting System |
| AHW | Atomic Hydrogen Welding |
| DCRF | Die Casting Research Foundation |