| Acronym | Meaning |
| NITM | Normalized Irreducible Tensorial Matrix |
| SPADE | Stratospheric Photochemistry |
| NAVORDSTA | Naval Ordnance Station (US) |
| SCOPE | Scientific Committee On The Problems Of The Environment |
| DTS | Diametral Tensile Strength |
| SAP | Scientific Advisory Panel (FIFRA) |
| GFC | Gel Filtration Chromatography |
| SARA | Saturates |
| SASE | Self-amplified Spontaneous Emission |
| TETS | Totally Enclosed Treatment Systems |