| Acronym | Meaning |
| ODS | Oxide Dispersion-strengthened |
| CLIA | Chemiluminescence Immunoassay |
| SHC | Selective Hydrophobic Coagulation |
| CPPI | Cross-polarization-polarization-inversion [NMR] |
| FPP | Fertilization Promoting Peptide |
| PML | Polymer Multi Layer |
| ACGIH | American Conference Of Governmental Industrial Hygienists |
| RHEED | Reflection High-energy Electron Diffraction |
| NPV | Net Present Value {economics} |
| TVD | Total Variation Diminishing |