| Acronym | Meaning |
| VSM | Vibrating Sample Magnetometer |
| RCF | Refractory Ceramic Fibers |
| EQL | Estimated Quantitation Limit |
| CNDO/OPTIC | CI Method For Elec. Transition Moments Of The Optical Transition Of Large Mols. Based On CNDO/S Parametrization |
| LAWS | Laser Atmospheric Wind Sounder (NASA) |
| IHO | International Hydrographic Association |
| TSCATS | Toxic Substances Control Act Test Submissions Online Database |
| QVB | Quasiempirical Valence Bond (method) |
| LISA | Laser Interferometer Space Antenna |
| TPSR | Temp.-programmed Surface Reaction |