| Acronym | Meaning |
| SCPA | Single-site Coherent-potential Approximation (for Electronic Structure Calcns.) |
| BCDF | B Cell Differentiation Factor |
| LRS | Laser Resonant Shadowgraphy |
| SLAM | Scanning Laser Acoustic Microscopy |
| HILIC | Hydrophilic Interaction Chromatography |
| TEMIS | Total Emissions Model For Integrated Systems |
| MLVA | Multiple-locus Variable-number Tandem Repeat Analysispar |
| NSTA | National Science Teachers Association |
| DNAPL | Dense Nonaqueous Phase Liquid |
| HMG-COA | 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl Coenzyme A |