| Acronym | Meaning |
| TIRM | Total Internal Reflection Microscopy |
| CCC | Counter Current Chromatography |
| UCDW | Ultrarelativistic Continuum Distorted Wave |
| EBL | Electron-beam Lithography |
| ICD | Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator |
| ACNFS | Advisory Committee On Nuclear Facility Safety |
| SPARPES | Spin Polarized Angle-resolved Photoelectron Spectroscopy |
| ASDWA | Association Of State Drinking Water Administrators |
| ATTIC | Alternative Treatment Technology Information Center (US EPA) |
| USGCRP | U.S. Global Change Research Program |