| Acronym | Meaning |
| RFID | Radio-frequency Identification |
| DAS | Dendrite Arm Spacing |
| EDRF | Endothelium-derived Relaxing Factor |
| SAB | Science Advisory Board (USEPA) |
| ATF | Activating Transcription Factor |
| DCM | Decoupled Cell Monte Carlo (in Simulations On Quantum Systems) |
| SMBR | Submerged Membrane Bioreactor |
| CSDP | Continental Scientific Drilling Program |
| NIES | National Institute For Environmental Studies (Japan) |
| NRPB | National Radiological Protection Board |