| Acronym | Meaning |
| HGMIS | Human Genome Management Information System |
| MPMMG | Marine Pollution Monitoring Management Group (UK) |
| DETA | Dielectric Thermal Analysis |
| OPIA | Optical Precision Instrument Associates |
| REO | Rare Earth Oxide |
| FRM | Federal Reference Method |
| CHMOS | Complementary High-performance Metal-oxide Semiconductor |
| IDF | Insoluble Dietary Fiber |
| SMC | Small Magellanic Cloud |
| MMS | Molecular Modulation Spectroscopy |