| Acronym | Meaning |
| FAQ | Frequently Asked Questions |
| ESU | Electrostatic Unit |
| JGOFS | Joint Global Ocean Flux Study |
| MPIF | Message Passing Interface Forum |
| GATT | General Agreement On Tariffs And Trade |
| EFTC | European Fluorocarbon Technical Committee |
| BWIP | Basalt Waste Isolation Project |
| NCEP | National Centers For Environmental Prediction |
| APE | Action Plan Element |
| MCA | Manufacturing Chemists Association |