| Acronym | Meaning |
| GHO | Generalized Hybrid Orbital (ao) |
| XTM | X-ray Tomographic Microscopy |
| SERC | State Emergency Response Commission |
| HADES | High Activity Disposal Exptl. Site [for Radioactive Waste] |
| VRLA | Valve-regulated Lead-acid (batteries) |
| RLS | Recursive Least Squares (algorithm) |
| CCPS | Center For Chemical Process Safety |
| FSOT | Fused Silica Open Tubular |
| IGC | Intergranular Corrosion |
| CAWC | Cryogenic Aerosol Wafer Cleaning |