| Acronym | Meaning |
| PDS | Photothermal Deflection Spectroscopy |
| DEPC | Diethyl Pyrocarbonate |
| JAIE | Japan Association Of Ion Exchange |
| DAPS | Disappearance Potential Spectroscopy |
| SESFOD | Selective Excitation With Single Frequency Off Resonance Decoupling |
| WWSCOT | Whisker Wall Support Coated Open Tubular Column |
| OSPARCOM | Oslo And Paris Commission [Environmental Regulations For The European Community] |
| SSF | Space Station Freedom |
| NCHGR | National Center For Human Genome Research |
| ACOPS | UK Advisory Committee Of Oil Pollution Of The Sea |