| Acronym | Meaning |
| SNP | Single-nucleotide Polymorphism |
| EDXA | Energy-dispersive X-ray Analysis |
| CORAL | Control Retrofit Assessment Library [EPRI Software] |
| MRSD-CI | Multireference Single And Double Excitation CI |
| IOMC | Inter-Organization Program For The Sound Management Of Chemicals |
| MICS | Magnetospheric Ion Compn. Spectrometer |
| FPD | Flat Panel Display |
| ABWAG | Abwasserabgabengestres (Germany Wastewater Discharge Law Regulates Cost Per Volume) |
| RLS | Resonance Light Scattering |
| WHO | World Health Organization |