| Acronym | Meaning |
| QCSE | Quantum-confined Stark Effect |
| MM | Misch Metal |
| MPSS | Massively Parallel Signature Sequencing |
| OSTP | Office Of Science And Technology Policy |
| CCG | Continental Collision Granitoids |
| PFGE | Pulsed-field Gel Electrophoresis |
| MUSGE | Miniaturized Ultrathin Slab Gel Electrophoresis |
| BADT | Best Available Demonstrated Technology |
| ANS | Advanced Neutron Source |
| MDGI | Mammary Gland-derived Growth Inhibitor |