| Acronym | Meaning |
| MM | Misch Metal |
| CETO | Cartesian Exponential Type Orbital |
| SPAES | Spin Polarized Auger Electron Spectroscopy |
| HMPGI | Hybrid Multiple-prism Grazing-incidence |
| PARISS | Prism And Reflector Imaging Spectroscopy System |
| UFM | Ultrasonic Force Microscopy |
| ESM | Exponential-series Method |
| IOSH | Institution Of Occupational Safety And Health |
| HEU | Highly Enriched Uranium |
| BESOI | Bonded And Etched-back Silicon-on-insulator |