| Acronym | Meaning |
| PWO | Plane Wave Orbital |
| TMA | Thermomechanical Analysis |
| GLS | Generalized Least Squares |
| DDMO | Differential Density Matrix Overlap (index |
| HRAP | High Rate Algal Pond |
| SC-SCF | Semiclassical Self-consistent Field |
| FPC | Fractional Parentage Coeff. (in Group-theor. Calcns.) |
| HCS | High Content Screening |
| HREM | High-resolution Electron Microscopy |
| CRD | Cavity Ring Down |