| Acronym | Meaning |
| LAL | Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (endotoxin Test) |
| NTU | Nephelometric Turbidity Unit |
| RTCVD | Rapid Thermal Chem. Vapor Deposition |
| CML | Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia |
| SSED | Solar System Exploration Division (NASA) |
| PRIME | Plume Rise Model Enhancements |
| ASPET | American Society For Pharmacology And Experimental Therapeutics |
| ICES | International Council For The Exploration Of The Sea |
| IIRS | Ion Impact Radiation Spectroscopy |
| TRIPS | Trade-Related Aspects Of Intellectual Property Rights |