| Acronym | Meaning |
| UVRR | UV Resonance Raman Spectroscopy |
| CHEM | Chemical Collection Database (accessible Through OLS) |
| CAFEGE | Classically Approximated Free-electron-gas Exchange |
| MGA | Modified Glauber Approxn. (in Atom-particle Scattering) |
| LMMS | Laser-microprobe Mass Spectrometry |
| VCDW | Vector Charge-density Wave |
| PACS | Physics And Astronomy Classification Scheme |
| LAESA | Laser Ablation Emission Spectrochemical Analysis |
| SIA | Self-interstitial Atom |
| HMIP | Her Majesty's Inspectorate Of Pollution |