| Acronym | Meaning |
| MIRACL | Mid Infrared Advanced Chemical Laser |
| STIG | Steam-injected Gas Turbines |
| GIRM | Generalized Internal Reference Method |
| CV-AFS | Cold Vapor Atomic Fluorescence Spectrometry |
| SEXAFS | Surface-extended X-ray Absorption Fine Structure |
| LPVD | Laser Physical Vapor Deposition |
| PROACT | Proactive Respirometric Operational And Control Technology |
| RFCC | Residue Fluid Catalytic Cracking |
| PPP | Positron Polarization Potential |
| BGS | Below Ground Surface |