| Acronym | Meaning |
| SCALPEL | Scattering With Angular Limitation Projection Electron Lithography |
| ISTS | Impulsive Stimulated Thermal Scattering [a Laser-based Ultrasonic Technique] |
| AIRDAS | Airborne Infrared Disaster Assessment System |
| ACFM | Actual Cubic Feet Per Minute |
| SCPT | Self-consistent-perturbation Theory |
| AQCP | Air Quality Control Program |
| NHOMO | Next Highest Occupied Molecular Orbital |
| IGC | International Geological Congress |
| PEK | Poly(ether Ketone) |
| EPFM | Elasto-plastic Fracture Mechanics |