| Acronym | Meaning |
| AMV | Alfalfa Mosaic Virus |
| PAC | Powdered Activated Carbon |
| MIC | Minimal Inhibitory Concentration |
| REPE | Resonance Energy Per Pi Electron |
| AAP | Asbestos Action Program |
| LET | Linear Energy Transfer (in Spacecraft Power Systems) |
| SCEHM | Soil Chemical Exchange Of Heavy Metals Model |
| CPR | Casting Pressing Rolling |
| HMIG | Hazardous Materials Identification Guide |
| FAB | Fast Atom Bombardment (mass Spectrometry) |