| Acronym | Meaning |
| SRXRF | Synchrotron Radiation X-ray Fluorescence |
| HCS | High Content Screening |
| TNN-TB | Third Neighbor Nonorthogonal (basis) Tight Binding |
| LOSIS | Law Of The Sea Information System |
| AMDQW | Asymmetric Modulation Doped Quantum Well |
| NAEP | National Association Of Environmental Professionals |
| EDTA | Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid |
| AFPB | Asymmetric Four-point Bend Test |
| BMDO | Ballistic Missile Defense Organization |
| NORS | National Organics Reconnaissance Survey (US EPA 1974-1975) |