| Acronym | Meaning |
| CFM | Charge Force Microscope |
| SCP | Single-cell Protein |
| MCF | Monocyte Cytotoxicity Factor |
| DTC | Developmental Test Command [US Army] |
| SEM | Scanning Electron Microscopy |
| ISGF | Interferon-stimulated Gene Factor |
| GMDH | Group Method Of Data Handling |
| PQC | Piezoelectric Quartz Crystal |
| ISA | Instrument Society Of America |
| FUSE | Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer |