| Acronym | Meaning |
| ASTRA | Alliance For Science And Technology Research In America |
| TPRRS | Transient Photoinduced Resonant Raman Scattering |
| CFCC | Continuous Fiber Ceramic Composite |
| DARA | Disposal Area Remedial Action |
| ESEM | Electron Spin Echo Modulation |
| RSC | Risk Specific Concentration |
| M-PCILO | Modified PCILO |
| CCM | Chemical Cleavage Of Mismatch |
| INDO/S | INDO/spectroscopic Approxn. |
| ALCVD | Atomic Layer Chemical Vapor Deposition |