| Acronym | Meaning |
 | PLIF | Planar Laser Induced Fluorescence |
 | CHARM | Coupled Hydrosphere-Atmosphere Research Model |
 | SCSA | Small-curvature Semiclassical Adiabatic (approxn. For Mol. Energy Levels) |
 | NAMS | Neutron Activation Mass Spectrometry |
 | TRXPS | Total Reflection X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy |
 | OMIM | Online Mendelian Inheritance In Man |
 | IPP | Isotactic Polypropylene |
 | ADEOS | Advanced Earth Observing Satellite |
 | DIERS | Design Institute For Emergency Relief Systems (AIChE) |
 | MESP | Molecular Electrostatic Potential |