| Acronym | Meaning |
| RIOS | Reactive Infinite-order Sudden (at.-mol. Reactive Collisions) |
| TRES | Time-resolved Emission Spectroscopy |
| ASCE | American Society Of Civil Engineers |
| ADA | American Diabetes Association |
| MMP | Matrix Metalloproteinase |
| CSVC | Computer System Validation Committee |
| CPF | Carcinogenic Potency Factor |
| AMC | Alkyd Molding Compound |
| DMA | Dimethylarsinic Acid |
| SPV | Surface Photovoltage |