| Acronym | Meaning |
| IRTF | NASA Infrared Telescope Facility |
| APRR | Adiabatic Passage Rotational-resonance |
| ETGAO | Even-tempered Gaussian Atomic Orbital |
| MPF | Maturation-promoting Factor |
| NPL | National Priorities List |
| PGM | Platinum-group Metals |
| CNMMN | Commission On New Minerals And Mineral Names |
| EAP | Emission Assessment Program |
| ATAD | Auto Thermal Aerobic Digestion |
| PIC | Public Information Center |