| Acronym | Meaning |
| QSERR | Quantitative Structure-enantioselective Retention Relationships |
| SISF | Superlattice Intrinsic Stacking Fault |
| CVFF | Consistent Valence Force Field |
| IHF | Inhomogeneous Hartree-Fock |
| LSDA | Local Spin Density Approximation |
| SOS | Southern Oxidant Study |
| RFA | RCRA Facility Assessment |
| FMECA | Failure-mode Effects And Criticality Analysis |
| CLP | Contract Laboratory Protocols (EPA) |
| ECCF | Exchange Correlated Crystal Field |