| Acronym | Meaning |
| BHMA | British Hard Metal Association |
| BIA | Biospecific Interaction Analysis |
| PBG | Photonic Band Gap |
| MESI | Membrane Extn. With A Sorbent Interface |
| GPCR | G-protein-coupled Receptor |
| CIDR | Center For Inherited Diseases Research |
| HHW | Household Hazardous Waste |
| ESEP | Exact Static Exchange (plus) Polarization (potential) |
| LRM | Laboratory Reference Material |
| NERVA | Nuclear Engine For Rocket Vehicle Application |