| Acronym | Meaning |
| NCLI | National Chemical Laboratory For Industry (Japan) |
| SMD | Single-molecule Detection |
| ESI | Electrospray Ionization |
| EXPRES | Expert System For Pesticide Regulatory Evaluations And Simulations |
| AMC | Alkyd Molding Compound |
| TOVS | TIROS Operational Vertical Sounder |
| CIS | Chemical Information System |
| SSUWP | Single Sided Universal Wet Processor |
| HAMA | Human Anti-mouse Antibody |
| SEAWIFS | Sea Viewing Wide Field Of View Sensor |