| Acronym | Meaning |
| ACZS | Alumina-chrome-zirconia-silica Refractory |
| ID | Inhibitory Dose |
| LLS | Laser Light Scattering |
| HMXB | High-mass X-ray Binaries |
| FADD | Fas-associated Death Domain Protein |
| AAS | Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy |
| SSW | Solid-state Welding |
| TGSCC | Transgranular Stress-corrosion Cracking |
| COHMED | Cooperative Hazardous Materials Enforcement Development Program |
| HRMSI | High-Resolution Multispectral Instrument (EOS) |