| Acronym | Meaning |
| HIV | Human Immunodeficiency Virus |
| AMD | Automated Multiple Development |
| VAD | Vacuum Arc Degassing |
| HRMAS | High-resolution Magic-angle Spinning |
| MEI | Maximally Exposed Individual |
| UFP | Ultrafine Particles |
| SMBR | Submerged Membrane Bioreactor |
| VLSI | Very Large-scale Integration |
| STARS | Strategic Targeting Activities Reporting System |
| CAPP | Computer Aided Process Planning |