| Acronym | Meaning |
| SLA | Special Libraries Association |
| PAT | Proficiency Analytical Testing (NIOSH) |
| LOMI | Low Oxidation-state Metal Ions |
| LIP | Laser-induced Plasma |
| RIGS | Radioimmunoguided Surgery |
| DHCP | Double Hexagonal Close Packedpar |
| TRESR | Time-resolved Electron Spin Resonance |
| AC | Alternating Current |
| RCR | Replication-competent Retrovirus |
| OIT | Oxidative Induction Time |