| Acronym | Meaning |
| PADMR | Photoinduced Absorption Detected Magnetic Resonance |
| LIRE | Laser Ionization Recombination Emission |
| MFE | Modulated Free Electron Orbital Method |
| MMEF | Maximum Mid-expiratory Flow (lung Function) |
| GCRIO | Global Change Research Information Office |
| OSBG | Optimized Support For Biological Growth |
| EIIA | European Information Industry Association |
| BMAP | Biological Monitoring And Abatement Program |
| VLA | Very Large Array |
| RBCODUR | Readily Biodegradable Chemical Oxygen Demand Uptake Rate |