| Acronym | Meaning |
| CS-AAS | Continuous Source Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy |
| WPT | Wave Packet Perturbation Theory |
| IDIMS | Interactive Digital Image Manipulation System |
| BID | Buoyancy Induced Dispersion |
| SSIS | Scanning Surface Inspection System |
| RSK | Rajagopal-Singhal-Kimball (local-spin-d. Potential For Electronic Structure Calcns.) |
| SERC | State Emergency Response Commission |
| CCTFA | Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry And Fragrance Association |
| BHC | Benzene Hexachloride |
| SWNT | Single-wall Nanotube |