| Acronym | Meaning |
| AEM | Auger Electron Microscopy |
| QCSE | Quantum-confined Stark Effect |
| MVA | Muellverbrennungsanlage (German) Waste Incineration Plant |
| SIM | Selected Ion Monitoring |
| GOOS | Global Ocean Observing System (IOC) |
| NBSB | National Biomonitoring Specimen Bank |
| SEN | Submerged Entry Nozzle |
| USN | Ultrasonic Nebulizer |
| ANPR | Advance Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking |
| BSF | Back Surface Field (solar Cell Structure) |