| Acronym | Meaning |
| SCPF | Self-consistent Polarization Field Method |
| LGIC | Ligand-gated Ion Channel |
| OBK2 | Second-order Oppenheimer-Brinkman-Kramers |
| FCA | Frozen-core Appproximation |
| HDP | High-density Plasma |
| WSD | Wear Scar Diameter |
| GSK | Glycogen Synthase Kinase |
| EOTC | European Organization For Testing And Certification |
| ADA | Adipic Acid |
| EXEFS | Extended X-ray Emission Fine Structure |