| Acronym | Meaning |
| MAFID | Moment Analysis Of Fluorescence-intensity Distribution |
| TRFIA | Time-resolved Fluorescence Immunoassay |
| DOD | Deutsches Ozeanographisches Datenzentrum |
| SNAP | System For Nuclear Auxiliary Power |
| MACHO | Massive Compact Halo Object |
| TSEE | Thermally Stimulated Exoelectron Emission |
| BATS | Biosphere-Atmosphere Transfer Scheme |
| CE | Capillary Electrophoresis |
| VREF | Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus Faecium |
| AIEE | American Institute For Electrical Engineers |