| Acronym | Meaning |
| NCAM | Neural Cell Adhesion Molecule |
| SARA | Smad Anchor For Receptor Activation |
| VALE | Vacuum Atomic Layer Epitaxy |
| HTST | High-temperature Short-time |
| ZAA | Zeeman Atomic Absorption |
| AO | Atomic Orbital |
| EMEP | European Monitoring And Evaluation Program |
| GBH | Gravel Bed Hydroponic System (for Wastewater Treatment) |
| CEFIC | Conseil Europeen Des Federations De L'industrie Chimique |
| SIMOX | Separation By Implanted Oxygen |