| Acronym | Meaning |
| ZDDP | Zinc Dialkyl Dithiophosphate |
| QTCS | Quantum Theorem Of Corresponding States |
| POEMS | Plasma Optical Emission Mass Spectrometer |
| SPINOE | Spin Polarization-induced Nuclear Overhauser Effect |
| ASPEN | Assessment System For Population Exposure Nationwide |
| CAMAC | Computer Automated Measurement And Control |
| AESA | Association Of Environmental Scientists And Administrators |
| CIRS | Composite Infrared Spectrometer |
| FAOS | Fluorescent Activated Organelle Sorting |
| G.P. | Guinier-Preston Zone |