| Acronym | Meaning |
| STLS | Singwi-Tosi-Land-Sjolander (generalized Random-phase Approxn. For Effective Pair Potentials Of Liq. Metals) |
| AVT | Arginine Vasotocin |
| PLM | Polarized-light Microscopy |
| VRLA | Valve-regulated Lead-acid (batteries) |
| IRIM | Institute For Rare Isotope Measurements |
| BEIS | Biogenic Emissions Inventory System (US EPA) |
| NLPS | Nonreactive |
| DANTE | Delays Alternating With Nutations For Tailored Excitation |
| CONFU | Conference On Fair Use |
| ATF | Advanced Toroidal Facility |