| Acronym | Meaning |
| SSD | Solid State Detector |
| VRDDO | Variable Retention Of Diatomic Differential Overlap |
| SPFM | Scanning Polarization Force Microscopy |
| IIRF | Intergalactic IR Radiation Field |
| LOI | Loss On Ignition |
| TLDA | Total Lifetime Distribution Analysis |
| H-FABP | Heart Fatty Acid-binding Protein |
| DAB | Diaminobenzidine (usually 3,3') |
| DODEC | Department Of Defense Environmental Contamination |
| IHMM | Institute Of Hazardous Materials Management |