| Acronym | Meaning |
| NPOE | 2-nitrophenyl Octyl Ether |
| LLC | Lyotropic Liquid Crystal |
| GRK | G Protein Coupled Receptor Kinase |
| NMC | New Muon Collaboration |
| NRC | National Response Center |
| PEUF | Polyelectrolyte Enhanced Ultrafiltration |
| HSRC | Hazardous Substance Research Center |
| SV | Space Velocity |
| SOCMI | Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry |
| TPSR | Temp.-programmed Surface Reaction |