| Acronym | Meaning |
| QDPT | Quasi-degenerate Perturbation Theory |
| NDLM | Nondiagonal Lagrange Multiplier |
| DDAB | Didodecyldimethylammonium Bromide |
| CED | Cohesive Energy Density |
| UFP | Ultrafine Particles |
| MICROSS | Micro-computer Based River Oil Spill Simulation |
| WEFT | Water Elimination By Fourier Transform |
| AME | Apparent Metabolizable Energy |
| CRM | Chemical Remanent Magnetization |
| CAFCA | Computer Assisted Flow Control And Analysis |