| Acronym | Meaning |
| DH | Dortmund-Hoerder (German Vacuum Steel Refining) |
| AKAP | A-kinase Anchoring Protein |
| ASM | Autosampler Module |
| BCM | Bond Charge Model (in Force Constants Calcn.) |
| XTEM | Cross-sectional Transmission Electron Microscopy |
| VBXES | Valence Band X-ray Emission Spectroscopy |
| DSRNA | Double-stranded RNA |
| PSMS | Plasma Source Mass Spectrometry |
| VEDW IOS | Vibrational Exponential-distorted-wave Infinite-order-sudden (method For Inelastic Mol. Collisions Calcn.) |
| HWAC | Hazardous Waste Action Coalition |