| Acronym | Meaning |
| NSCSS | Noise-suppressing Capillary Separation System |
| ANCA | Anti-neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies |
| ISAM | Ionically Self-assembled Monolayer |
| MDL | Method Detection Level Or Limit |
| ACD | Annealed Cold Drawn |
| EGAMS | Evolved Gas Analysis Mass Spectroscopy |
| FRCI | Fibrous Refractory Concrete Insulator |
| CODATA | Committee On Data For Science And Technology |
| NIST | National Institute Of Standards And Technology (formerly NBS) |
| APHA | American Public Health Association |