| Acronym | Meaning |
| LSDC | Local Spin Density Correlation (functional) |
| TMA | Transcription-mediated Amplification |
| DCID | Dimensionless Circular Intensity Difference |
| SSGF | Self-consistent Surface Green Function |
| HVT | Hypervirial Theory |
| FSCT | Federation Of Societies For Coatings Technology |
| NCFLG | Near-critical Fluids And Liquefied Gases |
| COHMED | Cooperative Hazardous Materials Enforcement Development Program |
| DE | Dynamics Explorer (spacecraft) |
| GAW | Global Atmospheric Watch |