| Acronym | Meaning |
| PDI | Polarization-division Interferometry |
| EDEC | Equal Distances Equal Charges Model |
| DTDA | Differential Thermal Desorption Analysis |
| SBDD | Structure-based Drug Design |
| BACER | Biological And Climatological Effects Research |
| VDU | Visual Display Unit |
| TDFM | Two-surface Dirac-Frenkel-Mclachlan (variational Method) |
| PTS | Pressure Tuning Spectroscopy |
| BRGM | Bureau Of Geol. And Mining Research (France) |
| TESSA | Total Exhaust Solvent Scrubbing Apparatus |