| Acronym | Meaning |
| UFM | Ultrasonic Force Microscopy |
| HSI | Heat Stress Index |
| AATB | American Association Of Tissue Banks |
| CGL | Comprehensive General Liability Policy |
| QC | Quality Control |
| BOA | Bond Orientational Anisotropy |
| QPEN | Quantum-mech. Potential (based On Interactios Of) Electrons (and) Nuclei |
| PP | Polarization Propagator |
| GEM | Gas Electron Multiplier |
| NERC | North American Electric Reliability Council |