| Acronym | Meaning |
| SMES | Superconductive Magnetic Energy Storage |
| HASP | Harmonically Analyzed Sensitivity Profile |
| ABI | Automated Ball Indentation |
| WDI | World Drug Index |
| SCSOPW | Self-consistent Symmetrized Orthogonalized-plane-wave |
| ASPERA | Analyzer Of Space Plasma And Energetic Atoms (Mars Express Spacecraft) |
| LOMI | Low Oxidation-state Metal Ions |
| TDO | Truncated Diatomic Orbital (a MO) |
| IPF | Inorg. Polymer Flocculant |
| VCSEL | Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser |