| Acronym | Meaning |
| SA-MCSCF | State Averaged Multiconfiguration Self-consistent Field (wave Function) (see Also ICF-CI) |
| EMA | Ethylene Methyl Acrylate |
| MOCVD | Metal Org. Chem. Vapor Deposition |
| MPPA | Modulated Pulse Potential Amperometry |
| PTSA | Pressure And Temperature Swing Adsorption |
| DXRL | Deep X-ray Lithography |
| DWRD | Drinking Water Research Division (EPA) |
| QMMM | Quantum Mechanics-molecular Mechanics ~ |
| CNRS | Centre Nationale De La Recherche Scientifique (France) |
| TMV | Tobacco Mosaic Virus |