| Acronym | Meaning |
| MBPT | Many-body Perturbation Theory |
| MNDO | Modified Neglect Of Diatomic Overlap |
| PIONA | Paraffins |
| DMA | Dimethylarsinic Acid |
| FOPIM | First Order Perturbation Iteration Method |
| DBL | Diffusive Boundary Layer |
| DBMS | Data Base Management System |
| DBI | Diazepam Binding Inhibitor |
| ICPEMC | International Commission On Protection Against Environmental Mutagens And Carcinogens |
| WIPP | Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (for Nuclear Wastes) |