| Acronym | Meaning |
| RDS | Raman Difference Spectroscopy |
| PHEMT | Pseudomorphic High Electron Mobility Transistor |
| SESF | Superlattice Extrinsic Stacking Fault |
| SPP | Suspended Particulate Phase |
| IIA | Information Industry Association |
| (SC)2CI | Self-consistent Size-consistent CI |
| SIM | Stress-induced Martensite |
| GPRS | General Packet Radio Service |
| SFF | Solid Freeform Fabrication |
| DERP | Defense Environmental Restoration Program |