| Acronym | Meaning |
| BTV | Breakthrough Volume (sorption Capacity Measurement) |
| ISCN | International System For Human Cytogenetic Nomenclature |
| PPMSVX | Pseudopotential Multiple-scattering Valence-exchange |
| NQI | Nuclear Quadrupole Interaction |
| FRAT | Free Radical Assay Technique |
| CDW-IA | Continuum Distorted Wave-impulse Approxn. |
| GLAO | Generalized Localized Ao |
| HWD | Hazardous Waste Disposal |
| PIMA | Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association |
| MEK | Methyl Ethyl Ketone (butanone) |