| Acronym | Meaning |
| CDWA | Continuum Distorted-wave Approxn. (for Scattering Calcns.) |
| SLI | Somatic Liver Index |
| SNS | Spallation Neutron Source |
| MOX | Mixed Oxide |
| LFM | Lateral Force Microscopy |
| NEKIA | National Education Knowledge Industry Association |
| GESAMP | Group Of Experts On The Scientific Aspects Of Marine Pollution |
| LHPG | Laser-heated Pedestal Growth |
| AKD | Alkyl Ketene Dimer |
| SPES | Step Potential Electrochemical Spectroscopy |