| Acronym | Meaning |
| LAPW | Linearized Augmented Plane Wave (for Band-structure Calcns.) |
| TSR | Thermal Shock Resistance |
| ECTFP | Empty-core Thomas-Fermi Pseudopotential |
| CES | Committee On Earth Science (Office Science & Technology Policy) |
| PFR | Plug Flow Reactor |
| MOLED | Molecular Organic Light Emitting Diode |
| PMMA | Poly (methyl Methacrylate) |
| MLC | Mixed Lymphocyte Culture |
| SCOPW | Self-consistent Orthogonalized Plane Wave |
| CSTBR | Continuous Stirred Tank Bioreactor |