| Acronym | Meaning |
| LDF | Local Density Functional |
| MUDPIT | Multidimensional Protein Identification Technology |
| VC | Vapor Compression |
| HECD | Hot Electron Capture Dissociation |
| CCHW | Citizens Clearinghouse For Hazardous Wastes |
| TDMS | Thermal Desorption Mass Spectrometry |
| NPV | Net Present Value {economics} |
| APG | Antisymmetrized Product Of Geminals (wave Function) |
| UF | Uncertainty Factor (in Oral RfD) |
| EYFP | Enhanced Yellow Fluorescent Protein |