| Acronym | Meaning |
| CILS | Core Ionization Loss Spectroscopy |
| NBRF | National Biomedical Research Foundation |
| SCMFT | Self-consistent Mean-field Theory |
| SIM | Stress-induced Martensite |
| VCQD | Vertically Coupled Quantum Dots |
| MARCKS | Myristoylated Alanine-rich C Kinase Substrate |
| MSS | Mobile Servicing Station [space Station] |
| USGE | Ultrathin Slab Gel Electrophoresis |
| MSF | Multi-stage Flash Distillation Plant |
| EMMC | Environmental Monitoring Management Council |