| Acronym | Meaning |
| LSDF | Local Spin Density Functional |
| BATSE | Burst And Transient Source Experiment |
| DVC-FISH | Direct Viable Count-fluorescent In Situ Hybridization |
| SPS | Sucrose-phosphate Synthase |
| SARIS | Scattering And Recoiling Imaging Spectrometry |
| OSEE | Optically Stimulated Electron Emission |
| OVC | Optimized Valence Configuration |
| MLCK | Myosin Light Chain Kinase |
| EPZ | Emergency Planning Zone |
| ITC | Interagency Testing Committee (TSCA) |