| Acronym | Meaning |
| SCPF | Self-consistent Perturbation Field |
| RAIN | Reactions And Intermediates Network |
| SCADS | Superfund Chemical Analysis Data System (see CARD) |
| ECTFP | Empty-core Thomas-Fermi Pseudopotential |
| APCE | Air Pollution Control Equipment |
| MUDPIT | Multidimensional Protein Identification Technology |
| FRET | Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer |
| LDMS | Laser Desorption Mass Spectrometry |
| EPS | Extracellular Polymeric Substances |
| SAES | State Agricultural Experiment Stations |