| Acronym | Meaning |
| BLS | Brillouin Light Scattering |
| MSHA | Mine Safety And Health Administration (US) |
| RVD | Regulatory Volume Decrease |
| BNR | Biological Nutrient Removal |
| IMB | Information Management Branch |
| BOA | Benzyl Octyl Adipate |
| IFMA | Immunofluorometric Assay |
| PPGVB | Perfect Pairing Generalized Valence Bond (wave Function) |
| BMSC | Bone Marrow Stromal Cell |
| SCAB | South Coast Air Basin |