| Acronym | Meaning |
| PVAC | Poly(vinyl Acetate) |
| NCS | Notification Of Compliance Status |
| NPCA | National Paint And Coatings Association (US) |
| PODS | Periodic Orbit Dividing Surfaces (in Potential Surface Calcn.) |
| EDA | Electron Donor-acceptor |
| TEA | Transversely-excited Atmospheric Pressure |
| VAMAS | Versailles Project On Advanced Materials And Stds. |
| SCRAM | EPA Support Center For Regulatory Air Models |
| AOU | Apparent Oxygen Utilization |
| USTR | US Transuranium Registry |