| Acronym | Meaning |
| VQP | Variable Quadratic Propagator (in Quantum Calcns.) |
| ZMR | Zone-melting Recrystallization |
| IEA | International Energy Agency |
| SAMPL | Selective Amplification Of Microsatellite Polymorphic Loci |
| APXPS | Appearance Potential X-ray Photoemission Spectroscopy |
| AR | Androgen Receptorpar |
| BRCA1 | Breast Cancer Gene 1 |
| SCAG | Southern California Association Of Governments |
| HTPB | Hydroxy-terminated Polybutadiene |
| BAL | Broad Absorption Line |