| Acronym | Meaning |
| AXAF | Advanced X-ray Astrophysics Facility |
| NEDO | The New Energy Development Organization (Japan) |
| HLA | Human Leukocyte Antigen |
| SCM | Scanning Capacitance Microscopy |
| SS-OFMSW | Source Sorted Organic Fraction Of Municipal Solid Waste |
| DWCDS | Drinking Water Criteria Documents |
| SACRED | Silicon Array For ConveRsion Electron Detection |
| SDY | Spin Drawn Yarn |
| AR | Angle Resolved (technique Prefix) |
| RCR | Recrystallization Controlled Rolling |