| Acronym | Meaning |
| GVB-MDSA | Generalized Valence Bond-molecular Dynamics Simulated Annealing |
| HCA | Heterocyclic Amine |
| BOSS | Bistable Optically Controlled Semiconductor Switch |
| ASPT | Av. Score Per Taxon |
| MIDI-N | Split-type Contracted GTO Basis Set (n = 1 |
| KKR | Korringa-Kohn-Rostoker (in Band Structure Calcn.) |
| LMO | Localized Molecular Spin Orbital |
| SPRI | Surface Plasmon Resonance Imaging |
| ADI | Acceptable Daily Intake |
| WISE | Wide Line Separation (NMR Technique) |