| Acronym | Meaning |
| QCD | Quantum ChromoDynamics |
| KL | Kilolitre |
| RIAA | Recording Industry Association Of America |
| ZC | Zettacoulomb |
| FS | Femtosiemens |
| WRAIR | Walter Reed Army Institute Of Research |
| 3M | Minnesota Mining And Manufacturing Company |
| FEAST | Forum For European-Australian Science And Technology Cooperation |
| ISBN | International Standard Book Number (ISO 2108) |
| MARFORCC | Marine Force Component Commander |