| Acronym | Meaning |
| PVF | Poly(vinyl Fluoride) |
| EIP | Electric Induced Polarization (for Subsurface Characterization) |
| PVAC | Poly(vinyl Acetate) |
| COD | Continuous Optical Discharge |
| FBL | Fixed Bed Loop |
| ARC | AIDS-related Complex |
| MARY | Magnetic Field Effect On The Reaction Yield |
| DQ | Drawing Quality |
| AGMA | American Gear Manufacturers Association |
| HMC SCF | Hybrid Multiconfiguration Self-consistent Field |