| Acronym | Meaning |
| PTDS | Photothermal Deflection Spectroscopy |
| LPA | Low Profile Additive [in Plastic Composites] |
| CEAM | Center For Exposure Assessment Modeling |
| QHE | Quantum Hall Effect |
| DHS | Double Heterostructure |
| ICD | Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator |
| GSR | Gunshot Residue |
| IAP | Immunosuppressive Acidic Protein |
| CRYSIS | Cryogenic Stockholm Ion Source |
| XRES | X-ray Emission Spectroscopy |