| Acronym | Meaning |
| BFEM | Bright Field Electron Microscopy |
| SMC | Smooth Muscle Cell |
| HAN | Halogenated Acetonitrile(s) |
| PAFT | Program For Alternative Fluorocarbon Toxicology Testing |
| IXS | International XAFS Society |
| LUFT | Leaking Underground Fuel Tank |
| XRR | X-ray Reflectometry |
| ALI | Acute Lung Injury |
| LCPA | Local Coherent Potential Approximation |
| TBU | Tertiary Building Unit |