| Acronym | Meaning |
| BIA | Biochemical Induction Assay |
| ESCR | Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance |
| PVO | Pseudovalence Orbital |
| DCP | Dicapryl Phthalate |
| PRISM | Power Reactor Innovative Small Module |
| R&D | Research And Development |
| CARER | Center For The Advancement Of Radiation Education And Research |
| GRM | Geopotential Research Mission (USA Satellite) |
| QMO | Quaternionic Molecular Orbital Method |
| BSO | Brueckner Spin Orbitals |