| Acronym | Meaning |
| SPFM | Scanning Polarization Force Microscopy |
| CCHW | Citizens Clearinghouse For Hazardous Wastes |
| FPIA | Fluorescence Polarization Immunoassay |
| MEMOSA | Microelectromechanical Optical Sensor Array |
| AFCS | Alliance For Cellular Signaling |
| LPIN | Lipoprotein Ice Nucleator |
| LUCO | Lowest Unoccupied Crystal Orbital |
| ETSAP | Energy Technology Systems Analysis Program |
| CIPEA | Comite International Pour L'Etude Des Argiles |
| WGSATM | Working Group On The Statistical Aspects Of Trend Monitoring (ICES) |