| Acronym | Meaning |
| ASBMB | American Society For Biochemistry And Molecular Biology |
| PMEL | Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory |
| CMSM | Continuum Multiple-scattering Model |
| APWP | Apparent Polar Wander Path |
| PDF | Pair Distribution Function |
| THEL | Tactical High Energy Laser |
| TCDW1 | Target Continuum Distorted-wave 1st-order (for At. Collisions) |
| BNCT | Boron Neutron Capture Therapy |
| PISCES | Passive In-Situ Concn. Extn. Sampler |
| GWF | Global Warming Factor |