| Acronym | Meaning |
| CHARM | Coupled Hydrosphere-Atmosphere Research Model |
| CCSR | Calcium Carbonate Saturation Ratio |
| EMR | Electronically Mediated Reaction |
| NRAO | National Radio Astronomy Observatory |
| GC-MS | Gas Chromatography-mass Spectrometry |
| MAOI | Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor |
| ADW | Asymptotic Distorted Wave |
| NLC | Next Linear Collider |
| ALAPCO | Association Of Local Air Pollution Control Officials |
| ALICE | Acid-labile Isotope-coded Extractants |