| Acronym | Meaning |
| ICNIRS | International Council For Near Infrared Spectroscopy |
| CCQC | Center For Computational Quantum Chemistry |
| MEEKC | Microemulsion Electrokinetic Chromatography |
| SCOP | Structural Classification Of Proteins |
| DMA | Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (for Elastomers) |
| PWRI | Public Works Research Institute (Japan) |
| VMAT | Vesicular Monoamine Transporter |
| ARAMS | Advanced Regional Atmospheric Modeling System |
| BBO | Beta-barium Borate |
| AAEC | Australian Atomic Energy Commission |