| Acronym | Meaning |
| CHW | Coherent Hole Wave (quantum Excitations In Solids) |
| DPCILO | Differential Perturbative Configuration Interaction Using Localized Orbitals |
| DICD | Dispersion-induced Circular Dichroism |
| DADMAC | Diallyldimethylammonium Chloride |
| CCSDT | Coupled Cluster With Single |
| PHANTOMM | Photo-activated Nonintrusive Tracking Of Molecular Motion |
| CBER | Center For Biologics Evaluation And Research |
| IEM | Independent Electron Model (for Ionization In Ion-atom Collisions) |
| CAIR | Comprehensive Assessment Information Rule (USEPA) |
| LAS | Linear Alkylbenzene Sulfonates (anionic Surfactants) |