| Acronym | Meaning |
| DCP | Dicapryl Phthalate |
| VLDL | Very Low Density Lipoprotein |
| CS INDO | Conformation Spectra INDO |
| CFSS | Constant-final-state Spectroscopy |
| ESA | Excited State Absorption |
| OCTA | Oxidizing Capacity Of The Tropospheric Atmosphere |
| EBIT | Electron Beam Ion Trap |
| PVC | Polyvinyl Chloride |
| SIOA | Surface-induced Optical Anisotropy |
| MAST | Mega-Amp Spherical Tokamak |