| Acronym | Meaning |
| TCVA | Total Culturable Virus Assay |
| BSDF | Bidirectional Scatter Distribution Function |
| POC | Point Of Compliance |
| SLAIS | SAW Liquid Analyzing And Identifying System |
| GIFT | Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer |
| FEMO | Free-electron Molecular Orbital |
| ARCS | Assessment And Remediation Of Contaminated Sediments |
| JIMO | Jupiter Icy Moons Orbiter |
| ANS | Autonomic Nervous System |
| AFB | Atmospheric Fluidized Bed |