| Acronym | Meaning |
| NMCSCF | Numerical Multiconfiguration Self-consistent Field |
| CFS | Coherent Forward Scattering |
| AFC | Assimilation (with) Fractional Crystallization (geochemistry) |
| VBHL | Valence Bond Heitler-London (wave Function) |
| LERS | Low-energy Recoil Scattering |
| CALCOFI | California Cooperative Oceanic Fisheries Investigations |
| TASO | Terminal Atom Symmetry Orbital |
| AVO | Average Virtual Orbital |
| MSL | Mean Sea Level |
| SLG | Strictly Localized Geminal |