| Acronym | Meaning |
 | LSDX | Local-spin-density (with Exact) Exchange |
 | RDC | Rotating Disk Contactor |
 | CLIMAP | Climate Long-range Investigation Mapping And Prediction |
 | NDO | Neglect Of Differential Overlap |
 | LSM | Land Surface Model |
 | MAOSS | Magic Angle Oriented Sample Spinning |
 | BATEA | Best Available Technology Economically Achievable |
 | QTST | Quantum Transition State Theory |
 | ZBLANP | Zirconium Barium Lanthanum Aluminum Sodium Lead Fluoride |
 | SOCAB | South Coast Air Basin |