| Acronym | Meaning |
| DIC | Differential Interference Contrast |
| LFCC | Laboratory-frame Close-coupling (for Electron-mol. Scattering) |
| CSOM | Confocal Scanning Optical Microscopy |
| CCM | Crucible Ceramic Mold |
| ASTDR | Agency For Toxic Substances And Disease Registry |
| AREP | Averaged Relativistic Effective Potential |
| HRSG | Heat Recovery Steam Generator |
| DRS | Dielectric Relaxation Spectroscopy |
| ACSR | Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced |
| PCE | Polychromatic Erythrocytes |