| Acronym | Meaning |
| SCPI | Standard Commands For Programmable Instruments |
| AAPCO | Association For American Pesticide Control Officials |
| CCD | Carbonate Compensation Depth |
| MORE | Micro-optical Ring Electrode |
| NTSB | National Transportation Safety Board |
| HSC | Health And Safety Commission (UK) |
| CAOS | Computer Assisted Organic Synthesis |
| OVD | Outside Vapor Deposition |
| IMAGE | Integrated Model To Assess The Greenhouse Effect |
| PNR | Polarized Neutron Reflection |