| Acronym | Meaning |
| BLRG | Broad-line Radio Galaxy |
| GIMS | Grazing Incidence Moessbauer Spectroscopy |
| RPP | Reverse Pulse Polarography |
| FIRST | Field-portable Imaging Radiometric Spectrometer Technology |
| PMO | Periodic Mesoporous Organosilica |
| ALEXIS | Array Of Low Energy X-Ray Imaging Sensors |
| SOFC | Solid Oxide Fuel Cell |
| CFCMC | Continuous Fiber Ceramic Matrix Composites |
| APWP | Apparent Polar Wander Path |
| BPT | Best Practical Technology |