| Acronym | Meaning |
| SETM | Statistical Electron Transfer Model (for Electron-exchange Collisions) |
| SOD | Sediment Oxygen Demand |
| PRA | Probabilistic Risk Assessment |
| RRIM | Reinforced Reaction-injection Molding |
| EBER | Electron Beam Electroreflectance |
| HGMIS | Human Genome Management Information System |
| NIST | National Institute Of Standards And Technology (formerly NBS) |
| CVG | Chemical Vapor Generation |
| MFS | Major Facilitator Superfamily |
| SAMBA | Satellite For Measurement Of Background Anisotropies |