| Acronym | Meaning |
| RP/M | Reinforced Plastics/mortar |
| SCOWAR | Scientific Committee On Water Research |
| MP-QMC | Model Potential-quantum Monte Carlo |
| MUCS | Minimum-uncertainty Coherent States (wave Functions) |
| MECC | Micellar Electrokinetic Capillary Chromatography |
| SUV | Small Unilamellar Vesicle |
| IDP | Interplanetary Dust Particle |
| MIDP | Microwave Induced Delayed Phosphorescence |
| BARC | Bhabha Atomic Research Center |
| SEU | Single Event Upset (in Spacecraft Power Systems) |