| Acronym | Meaning |
| SLS | Strained Layer Superlattice |
| AEC | Atomic Energy Commission |
| UNESCO | United Nations Educational |
| BLM | Bilayer Lipid Membrane |
| ECCLS | European Committee For Clinical Laboratory Standards |
| HPGE | High Purity Germanium |
| GMDH | Group Method Of Data Handling |
| ZCLV | Zoned Constant Linear Velocity |
| DEG | Diethylene Glycol |
| RCR | Recrystallization Controlled Rolling |