| Acronym | Meaning |
| PBPK | Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic |
| ICVT | Improved Canonical Variational Theory |
| CD | Critical Dimension |
| DRP | Dynamic Reaction Path |
| AAR | Alkali-aggregate Reaction |
| NIES | National Institute For Environmental Studies (Japan) |
| QTPT | Quantum Thermodynamic Perturbation Theory |
| CM | Configuration Mixing |
| DSPES | Depth-selective Photoelectron Spectroscopy |
| BEBO | Bond Energy Bond Order Method |