| Acronym | Meaning |
| NIRA | Near Infrared Reflection Analysis |
| NLSLE | Nonlinear Schroedinger-Langevin Equation |
| FFM | Friction Force Microscopy |
| CHARM | Coupled Hydrosphere-Atmosphere Research Model |
| FET | Field Effect Transistor |
| TGN | Trans-Golgi Network |
| RDW | Relativistic Distorted Wave |
| PBMS | Performance-based Measuring System |
| CHIP | Chemical Hazard Information Profile(s) |
| EMSL | Environmental Monitoring And Support Laboratory |