| Acronym | Meaning |
| AODC | Australian Oceanographic Data Center |
| HMC SCF | Hybrid Multiconfiguration Self-consistent Field |
| MWCO | Molecular Weight Cut-off (in Membrane |
| IFW | Image File Wrapper |
| BID | Brinell Indentation Diameter |
| OEMO | One Electron Molecular Orbital |
| FGGE | First GARP Global Experiment |
| DAC | Diamond Anvil Cell |
| ARC | AIDS-related Complex |
| SI | Site Investigation |