| Acronym | Meaning |
| VMS | Volcanogenic Massive Sulfide |
| NFE-TB | Nearly-free-electron Tight-bonding (for Electronic Structure) |
| DXS | Diffuse X-ray Scattering |
| AEROCE | Atmosphere-Ocean Chemistry Experiment |
| FOIA | Freedom Of Information Act |
| CSDP | Continental Scientific Drilling Program |
| PIMBE | Plasma-induced Molecular-beam Epitaxy |
| IRGL | Interagency Regulatory Liaison Group |
| SOF | Soluble Organic Fraction |
| DETA | Dielectric Thermal Analysis |