| Acronym | Meaning |
| OMCVD | Organometallic Chemical Vapor Deposition |
| QCFF/PI | Quantum Mechanical Consistent Force Field Method For Pi-electron Systems |
| IP | Impact Parameter Approximation |
| CZCS | Coastal Zone Color Scanner |
| STT | Surface Tension Transfer |
| UMIX | User-Manufacturer Information EXchange |
| SPES | Step Potential Electrochemical Spectroscopy |
| RIDIRS | Resonant In-dip IR Spectroscopy |
| GRAPE | Gamma Ray Attenuation Porosity Evaluator |
| FTD | Flame Thermionic Detector (gas Chromatography) |