| Acronym | Meaning |
| QSM | Quantum-statistical Model |
| HLVB | Heitler-London Valence Bond |
| MICROSS | Micro-computer Based River Oil Spill Simulation |
| COG | Coke-oven Gas |
| FAB | Fast Atom Bombardment (mass Spectrometry) |
| EDFA | Er-doped Fiber Amplifier |
| BNCT | Boron Neutron Capture Therapy |
| DFA | Dual Fouling Apparatus |
| ESI | Ease-of-separation Index |
| AWMA | Air And Waste Management Association |