| Acronym | Meaning |
| MLVA | Multiple-locus Variable-number Tandem Repeat Analysispar |
| EDPCR | Extended Disjoint Principal Components Regression |
| CDFT | Current (as In C.d.) Density Functional Theory |
| LCGDO | Linear Combination Of Generalized Diatomic Orbitals |
| SAFARI | Southern African Regional Science Initiative |
| MUBFF | Modified Urey Bradley Force Field |
| PC-BOSS | Particle Concentrator-Brigham Young University Organic Sampling System |
| SMA | Steel Manufacturers Association |
| ARM | Atmospheric Radiation Measurement |
| DOS | Density Of States (in Band Structures) |