| Acronym | Meaning |
| UCMP | Unrestricted Compact Model Potential |
| GKS | Gaspar-Kohn-Sham (potential For Exchange And Correlation In Band Structure Calcns.) |
| PINA | Paraffins |
| CIH | Certified Industrial Hygienist |
| UCS | Unconfined Compressive Strength |
| NCTN | NASA Commercial Technology Network |
| CASAC | Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (US EPA) |
| TREF | Temperature Rising Elution Fractionation |
| SCCF | Self-consistent Continued Fraction |
| CUP | Conditional Use Permit |