| Acronym | Meaning |
| FPGA | Field-programmable Gate Array |
| TIMS | Thermal Infrared Multispectral Scanner |
| PFZ | Polar Frontal Zone |
| AEVO | Active Electron Virtual Orbital |
| HDPE | High-density Polyethylene |
| ACI | Acceptable Chronic Intake |
| D/DBP | Disinfection And Disinfection Byproducts |
| NIS | Sodium Iodide Symporter |
| FPC | Federal Power Commission |
| PC | Personal Computer |