| Acronym | Meaning |
| ECD | Electron Capture Detector (gas Chromatography) |
| NVP | Newton Variational Principle |
| NSERC | Natural Sciences And Engineering Research Council (Canada) |
| SOLAS | Surface Ocean-lower Atmosphere Study |
| OLED | Organic Light-emitting Device |
| RCR | Recrystallization Controlled Rolling |
| CAR | Computer Aided Retrieval |
| DCMD | Direct Contact Membrane Distillation |
| ICD | Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator |
| LHPG | Laser-heated Pedestal Growth |