| Acronym | Meaning |
| SPPS | Solid Phase Peptide Synthesis |
| WIPP | Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (for Nuclear Wastes) |
| NPCA | National Paint And Coatings Association (US) |
| LEO | Low Earth Orbit |
| ACSH | American Council On Science And Health |
| CPMV | Cowpea Mosaic Virus |
| NEAT | Near Earth Asteroid Tracking |
| STMAS | Satellite Transition Magic-angle-spinning |
| BRV | Bubble Release Vacuum |
| LBW | Laser-beam Welding |