| Acronym | Meaning |
| DTA | Differential Thermal Analysis |
| QTCS | Quantum Theorem Of Corresponding States |
| IP | Ionization Potential |
| AAM | Automated Auger Microprobe |
| CLC | Chloride Channel |
| MICSPOMS | Metal Island Coated Swelling Polymer Over Mirror System |
| IGT | Insulated-gate Transistor |
| DIBL | Drain Induced Barrier Lowering |
| AQF | American Quality Foundation |
| CPCC | Complex-potential Close-coupling |