| ANN | Artificial neural network |
| CT | Computed tomography |
| GF | General form |
| IMV | Incremental morphology variation |
| LBS | Leighton Buzzard Sand |
| LOESS | locally weighted regression smoothing |
| LR | Local roundness |
| MIV | Mean impact value |
| RLS | Relative length scale |
| SH | Spherical harmonics |
| SHA | Spherical harmonic analysis |
| SSRF | Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility |
| ST | Surface texture |
| V/S ratio | Ratio of volume to surface area |
| μCT | Micro-tomography |
| 1L-ST | First-level surface texture |
| 2L-ST | Second-level surface texture |
| 3D | Three-dimensional |