| Acronym | Meaning |
| VPSSQM | Variable-phase Supersymmetric Quantum Mechanics |
| MERRF | Myoclonic Epilepsy Associated With Ragged-red Muscle Fibers |
| VIMOS | VIsible MultiObject Spectrograph |
| PFA | Principal Factor Analysis |
| ROD | Record Of Decision |
| FAS | Federation Of American Scientists |
| BHRA | British Hydromechanics Research Association |
| MOKE | Magneto-optic Kerr Effect |
| SAES | Scanning Auger Electron Spectroscopy |
| PANAK | Peroxyacetyl Nitrate Aldehyde Ketones |