| Acronym | Meaning |
| PSTL | Photostimulated Thermoluminescence |
| ANATEX | Across North America Tracer Experiment |
| ICZ | Initial Contact Zone(s) |
| TRIR | Time-resolved IR |
| EGD | Evolved Gas Detection |
| RAF | Reactivity Adjustment Factor |
| QTL | Quantitative Trait Loci |
| DIANA | Detection Of Immobilized Amplified Nucleic Acids |
| LWBR | Light-water Breeder Reactor |
| BGA | Ball Grid Array [electronic Packaging] |