| Acronym | Meaning |
| LSD-SCF | Local Superdirect-self-consistent Field |
| CIP | Cold Isostatic Pressing |
| GGC | Generalized Gradient-corrected (density-functional) |
| MILES | Micro In Situ Laser Extraction System |
| NASICON | Na Super-ionic Conductor |
| LCHAO | Linear Combination Of Hybrid Atomic Orbitals |
| CNDP | Cold Neutron Depth Profiling |
| IPC | Integrated Pollution Control |
| NAPL | Nonaqueous Phase Liquid |
| UA | United Atom |