| Acronym | Meaning |
| FRS | Forced Rayleigh Scattering |
| GDR | Geophysical Data Record |
| CD | Critical Dimension |
| ITT | Impact Transition Temperature |
| PAB | Passenger-side Air Bag |
| IDO | Initial Dissolved Oxygen |
| IPMS | Infinite Periodic Minimum Surfaces |
| MSWV | Multiple Square Wave Voltammetry |
| QUASH | Quality Assurance Of Sample Handling [a EU Project] |
| CTC | Control Technology Center |