| Acronym | Meaning |
| ECVAM | European Center For The Validation Of Alternative Methods |
| TED | Thermal Electron Detectors |
| CNDO/2-FPP | Complete Neglect Of Differential Overlap With Finite Perturbation And Polarization |
| PACE | Pacific Atmospheric Chemistry Experiment |
| MEOR | Microbially Enhanced Oil Recovery |
| NLC | Nematic Liq. Crystal |
| PMC | Polymer Matrix Composite |
| ACE | Alliance For Clean Energy |
| OVD | Optically Variable Device |
| NIWR | National Institute For Water Research (South Africa) |