| Acronym | Meaning |
| GCLDA | Gradient-corrected Local Density Approximation |
| HRGS | High-resolution Gamma-ray Spectrometry |
| CAG | Carcinogen Assessment Group |
| NVPA | No-virtual-pair Approxn. |
| VARTM | Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding |
| DOCC | Description Of Current Conditions |
| TRFQ | Time-resolved Fluorescence Quenching |
| PBDD | Polybrominated Dibenzodioxin(s) |
| VCE | Vapor Cloud Explosion |
| RCI | Relativistic Configuration Interaction |