| Acronym | Meaning |
| SCBA | Self-consistent Born Approximation |
| CDAF | Continuous Distributed Approximating Function |
| HDF | Halogenated Dibenzofuran(s) |
| LDPE | Low Density Polyethylene |
| PZT | Lead Zirconate Titanate |
| PRMO | Partially Restricted Molecular Orbital |
| BPB | Blood Lead |
| DRAW | Digital Read After Write |
| SDME | Static Mercury Drop Electrode |
| POSS | Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxane |