| Acronym | Meaning |
| BERM | Biological And Environmental Reference Materials |
| SH3 | Src Homology 3 |
| PEF | Peak Expiratory Flow |
| CDIF | Component Development And Integration Facility (MHD Channel Generator Plant |
| MMC | Metal-Matrix Composite |
| QENS | Quasielastic Neutron Scattering |
| CRM | Certified Reference Material |
| DRIE | Deep Reactive Ion Etching |
| AIP | Aluminum Isopropoxide |
| BSAF | Biota-to-sediment Accumulation Factor |