| Acronym | Meaning |
| CCCC | Complex-coordinate Coupled-channel (method In Calcns. On Rotational And Vibrational Predissocn.) |
| GCM | Generator-coordinate Method |
| ARSCF | Approximate Relativistic SCF |
| CLA | Conjugated Linoleic Acid |
| MRCEPA | Multireference Coupled-electron-pair Approxn. |
| COBRAS | Cosmic Background Radiation Anisotropy Satellite |
| PRS | Perturbed Rotational State (method For Ion-mol. Collisions) |
| IPNS | Intense Pulsed Neutron Source |
| SRCD | Synchrotron Radiation Circular Dichroism |
| NMFS | National Marine Fisheries Service (of NOAA) |