| Acronym | Meaning |
| TPE | Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomer |
| CVMO | Cluster Valence Molecular Orbital |
| ASA | Alternancy Symmetry Adapted (method For Spin-independent Hamiltonians For Alternant Hydrocarbons) |
| PMA | Phorbol Myristate Acetate |
| CPF | Cancer Potency Factor |
| DOFS | Distributed Optical Fiber Sensing |
| BPEO | Best Practicable Environmental Option |
| EIH | Electron Ion Hybrid |
| RR | Relative Risk |
| RHPA | Reverse Hemolytic Plaque Assay |