| Acronym | Meaning |
| CDA | Copper Development Association |
| CSFV | Classical Swine Fever Virus |
| MIP | Microwave Induced Plasma |
| MRA | Magnetic Resonance Angiography |
| TBNEM | Tight-binding Nearly Free Electron Model |
| NSE | Nonlinear Schroedinger Equation |
| BADT | Best Available Demonstrated Technology |
| SW X(ALPHA) | Scattered Wave X(alpha) |
| MOVS | Molecular Orbital Valence State |
| AUSM | Advanced Utility Simulation Model |