| Acronym | Meaning |
| STM | Scanning Tunneling Microscopy |
| PRISM | Parameter-related Internal Standard Method |
| FRCA | Fire Retardant Chemicals Association |
| CBP | Combustion By-Product (from Incineration) |
| SPQC | Series Piezoelectric Quartz Crystal |
| LOM | Laminated Object Manufacturing |
| FNOC | Fleet Numerical Oceanography Center (USA Navy) |
| BDST | Bed-depth Service Time |
| PPPA | Poison Prevention Packaging Act |
| CVOC | Chlorinated Volatile Organic Compound |