| Acronym | Meaning |
| GNMP | Generalized Nonlocal Model Potential |
| MAMS | Multispectral Atmospheric Mapping Sensor |
| STARR | Staged Approach To Risk Reduction |
| CGTF | Cartesian Gaussian-type Function |
| ISTS | Impulsive Stimulated Thermal Scattering [a Laser-based Ultrasonic Technique] |
| AEGL | Acute Exposure Guideline Level |
| FIK | Field Ionization Kinetics |
| CHESS | Council For Health And Environmental Safety Of Soils |
| GLORIA | Gold-labeled, Optically Read, Rapid Immunoassay |
| PMP2 | (spin) Projected Moeller-Plesset Second-order (perturbation Theory) |