| Acronym | Meaning |
| LVSEM | Low Vacuum Scanning Electron Microscopy |
| BCF | Bioconcentration Factor |
| NVP | Newton Variational Principle |
| PMF | Proton Motive Force |
| DSB | Double-strand Break |
| ATSR | Along-Track Scanning Radiometer |
| BLR | Broad Line Region |
| SPEM | Scanning Photoemission Microscopy |
| APOMA | American Precision Optics Manufacturers Association |
| RDA | Recommended Daily Allowance |