| Acronym | Meaning |
| AEC | Atomic Energy Commission |
| LMFBR | Liquid-Metal Fast Breeder Reactor |
| TSPA | Total System Performance Assessment |
| SCAIS | Simulation Code For Atm. IR Spectra |
| GCC | Global Climate Coalition |
| ESO | European Southern Observatory |
| ABS | Alkylbenzene Sulfonates (anionic Surfactants) |
| ECTFP | Empty-core Thomas-Fermi Pseudopotential |
| SNMS | Sputtered Neutral Mass Spectrometry |
| TFB | Thin Film Balance |