| Acronym | Meaning |
| LASP | Laboratory For Atmospheric And Space Physics |
| MOPS | 3-(N-morpholino)propanesulfonic Acid |
| SAGE | Serial Analysis Of Gene Expression |
| NRM | Natural Remanent Magnetization |
| RAM | Restricted Area Molding |
| NTR | Nontranslated Region |
| HEEPS | Health And Environmental Effects Profiles |
| ALMS | Atomic Line Molecular Spectroscopy |
| DU | Dobson Units |
| COA | Coenzyme A |