| Acronym | Meaning |
| RBS | Ribosome Binding Site |
| INA | Ion Neutral Analysis |
| SCC | Self-consistent Charge Method |
| OETP | Orbiter Electron Temp. Probe |
| GMCC | Geophysical Monitoring For Climate Change |
| NORS | National Organics Reconnaissance Survey (US EPA 1974-1975) |
| VPSEM | Variable Pressure Scanning Electron Microscope |
| MCAF | Monocyte Chemotactic And Activating Factor |
| NF-E1 | Nuclear Factor Erythroid 1 |
| OEAO | Overlap Enhanced Atomic Orbital |