| Acronym | Meaning |
| ENSDF | Evaluated Nuclear Structure Data File |
| ESRIN | European Space Research Institute |
| ATG | Derivative Thermal Anal. |
| LASCR | Light-activated Silicon Controlled Rectifier |
| IRRS | IR Reflection Spectroscopy |
| FFPC | Forced-flow Planar Chromatog. |
| CSDP | Continental Scientific Drilling Program |
| AOCS | American Oil Chemists' Society |
| SSPG | Steady-state Plasma Glucose |
| VPS | Vacuum Plasma Spraying |