| Acronym | Meaning |
| EVD | Electrochem. Vapor Deposition |
| GRASP | Gradient Accelerated Spectroscopy |
| PHC | Photonic Crystal |
| UHF | Ultra-high Frequency |
| BOE | Buffered Oxide Etch |
| EMIT | Enzyme-multiplied Immunoassay Technique |
| GBH | Gravel Bed Hydroponic System (for Wastewater Treatment) |
| AOSTRA | Alberta Oil Sands Technology And Research Authority |
| LRAD | Long-range Alpha Detection |
| NSSN | National Standards Systems Network |