| Acronym | Meaning |
| PALMS | Particle Analysis By Laser Mass Spectrometry |
| RAPRA | Rubber And Plastics Research Association |
| DINA | Diisononyl Adipate |
| PETN | Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate |
| HGMD | Human Gene Mutation Database |
| LRMA | Laser Raman Microanalysis |
| VSA | Vacuum Swing Adsorption |
| DSPSE | Deep Space Probe Science Experiment |
| USDW | Underground Source Drinking Water |
| OB/OD | Open Burn/open Detonation |