| Acronym | Meaning |
| MDW | Mixed Density Wave |
| CNDO/OPTIC | CI Method For Elec. Transition Moments Of The Optical Transition Of Large Mols. Based On CNDO/S Parametrization |
| SRBSN | Sintered Reaction-bonded Silicon Nitride |
| MIDAS | Metal Ion-dependent Adhesion Site |
| FFIS | Federal Facilities Information System |
| CRDL | Contract Required Detection Limit(s) |
| DTBP | Di-tert-butyl Peroxide |
| SLEAF | Scanning Laser Environmental Airborne Fluorosensor |
| TURA | Toxics Use Reduction Act 1989 |
| LLNL | Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory |