| Acronym | Meaning |
| SAMI | Southern Appalachian Mountains Initiative |
| QPD | Quadrature Phase Detection |
| TSNA | Tobacco-specific Nitrosamines |
| FELIX | Free Electron Laser For Infrared Experiments |
| FIBOS | Focused Ion Beam Optical Spectroscopy |
| APLI | Atmospheric Pressure Laser Ionization |
| SPDT | Single-pole Double-throw (switch) |
| PEMFC | Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell |
| RQCAR | Reportable Quantities For Carcinogens In Hazardous Waste |
| AMRIR | Advanced Medium Resolution Imaging Radiometer |