| Acronym | Meaning |
| MES | Methyl Ester Sulfonates (surfactants) |
| SBS | Society For Biomolecular Screening |
| DIRLD | Dynamic Infrared Linear Dichroism |
| DIBL | Drain Induced Barrier Lowering |
| EM | Electron Microscopy |
| AST | Aboveground Storage Tank |
| CGTO | Cartesian Gaussian-type Orbital |
| MPE | Multiphoton Excitation |
| GDI | Gasoline Direct Injection |
| AICE | American Institute Of Chemical Engineers |