| Acronym | Meaning |
| ISOLDE | Isotope Separator On Line |
| ESA | Electron Stimulated Adsorption |
| CDNA | Complementary DNA |
| SMSX(ALPHA) | Overlapping-sphere Multiple-scattering X(alpha) |
| PPP | Positron Polarization Potential |
| TVS | Total Volatile Solids |
| R-CNDO/1X | Relativistic Complete Neglect Of Differential Overlap (method) |
| RSSC-CPA | Real-space-scattering Cluster Coherent Potential Approxn. |
| FLAIR | Fluid Attenuated Inversion Recovery |
| RID | Recrystn. Induced Diffusion |