| Acronym | Meaning |
| CIPW | Cross, Iddings, Pirrson, And Washington (for Geology Terminology) |
| CC-LRT | Coupled-cluster(-based) Linear Response Theory |
| FDSO | Full Diagonal Second-order (approxn. To)-green Function |
| NRC | National Response Center |
| RRDE | Rotating Ring Disk Electrode |
| SDF | Stromal Cell-derived Factor |
| NERVA | Nuclear Engine For Rocket Vehicle Application |
| MODS | Magneto-Optical Difference Spectroscopy |
| DAB | Diaminobenzidine (usually 3,3') |
| GLIMPSE | Galactic Legacy Infrared Mid-Plane Survey Extraordinaire |