| Acronym | Meaning |
| APFU | Atoms Per Formula Unit |
| ASAE | Alkali-sulfite-anthraquinone-ethanol (pulping Process) |
| LDL | Low Density Lipoprotein |
| UHTS | Ultra High-throughput Screening |
| ELPAT | Environmental Lead Proficiency Analytical Testing |
| NHGRI | National Human Genome Research Institute |
| RISE | Radiative Inputs From Sun To Earth |
| FFITP | Free-flow Isotachophoresis |
| ZDC | Zero-degree Calorimeter |
| CPESA | Coincidence-enhanced Proton Elastic Scattering Analysis |