| Acronym | Meaning |
| QPLDA | Quasiparticle Local-density Approxn. |
| FPW | Flexural Plate Wave |
| AMI | Active Microwave Instrument |
| MMEF | Maximum Mid-expiratory Flow (lung Function) |
| ABSORB | Arctic Beaufort Sea Oilspill Research Body |
| QISM | Quantum Inverse Scattering Method |
| TST-CEQ | Transition State Theory-collinear Exact Quantum (method For Reactive Collisions) |
| VCQD | Vertically Coupled Quantum Dots |
| CHEMRAWN | Chemical Research Applied To World Needs |
| DRCR | Dynamic Recrystallization Controlled Rolling |