| Acronym | Meaning |
| CDT | Critical Dissolution Time (synthetic Fiber And Polymer Property) |
| CIOSC | Combined Intelligence Objectives Sub-Committee |
| OLO | On-line Optimization |
| SLS | Sequential Lateral Solidification |
| TAFI | Thrombin Activatable Fibrinolysis Inhibitor |
| ARAC | Acid Rain Advisory Committee |
| DENIS | Deep Near-Infrared Survey |
| GOS | Generalized Oscillator Strength |
| MRIS | Municipal Refuse Incineration System(s) |
| PEFR | Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (lung Function) |