| Acronym | Meaning |
| CCE | Charge Composition Explorer |
| PCET | Proton-coupled Electron Transfer |
| NHEK | Normal Human Epidermal Keratinocyte |
| HCA | Heterocyclic Amine |
| NCAM | Neural Cell Adhesion Molecule |
| EEPLD | Electrically Erasable Programmable Logic Device |
| ALK | Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase |
| GRB | Gamma Ray Burst |
| NVDOC | Non-volatile Dissolved Organic Carbon |
| CARER | Center For The Advancement Of Radiation Education And Research |