| Acronym | Meaning |
| MODS | Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome |
| RCCSD | (spin) Restricted CCSD |
| ISA | Ionic Strength Adjuster |
| ASTDR | Agency For Toxic Substances And Disease Registry |
| UARS | Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite |
| SAMOS | System For Automated Monitoring Of Org. Pollutants In Surface Water |
| NBI | Neutral Beam Injection |
| ICES | International Council For The Exploration Of The Sea |
| LMP | Laser Microprobe |
| MDI | Methylene Di-p-phenylene Isocyanate |