| Acronym | Meaning |
| EDXD | Energy Dispersive X-ray Diffraction |
| DSA | Dimensionally Stable Anode |
| AOGCM | Atmosphere-ocean General Circulation Model |
| SEDM | Selective Excitation Double Moessbauer |
| AAPG | American Association Of Petroleum Geologists |
| PCMT | Protein Carboxyl Methyltransferase |
| NGST | Next Generation Space Telescope |
| FGAN | Fertilizer Grade Ammonium Nitrate |
| MEG | Modified Electron Gas (quantum Calcn. Method) |
| CADE | Computer Aided Deposit Evaluation |