| Acronym | Meaning |
| SME | Shape Memory Effect |
| CPC | Compound Parabolic Concentrator (for Solar Collectors And Solar Cells) |
| SMSO | Spinor Molecular Symmetry Orbital |
| EDXR | Energy Dispersive X-ray Reflectometry |
| MMPC | Metal-matrix Particulate Composites |
| ALPS | Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome |
| CMT | Charcot-Marie-tooth Disease |
| EDGAR | Emissions Database For Global Atm. Research |
| ICGCC | Integrated Coal Gasification Combined Cycle Plant |
| AEM | Auger Electron Microscopy |