| Acronym | Meaning |
| SHG | Second Harmonic Generation |
| PAPVD | Plasma-assisted Physical Vapor Deposition |
| DWRF | Drinking Water Research Foundation |
| PCMO | Precanonical Molecular Orbital |
| CCTFA | Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry And Fragrance Association |
| CPR | Casting Pressing Rolling |
| ERMM | Effective R-matrix Model (in Reactive Electron-mol. Scattering) |
| CRWQCB | California Regional Water Quality Control Board |
| APEGM | Alkaline Polyethylene Glycolate Monomethyl Ether |
| MIRACL | Mid Infrared Advanced Chemical Laser |