| Acronym | Meaning |
| PIUG | Patent Information Users Group |
| SPB | Strong-potential Born (approxn. For At. Collision Calcns.) |
| GSZ | Green-Sellin-Zachor Model Potential (for Atoms) |
| FMM | Force Modulation Microscopy |
| MIA | Multivariate Image Analysis |
| RECP-CVC | Relativistic Effective-core Potential With Core-valence Correlation |
| FMAT | Fluorometric Microvolume Assay Technology |
| CASSS | California Separation Science Society |
| KIE | Kinetic Isotope Effect |
| SAPT | Symmetry-adapted Perturbation Theory |