| (CH)ClSi | dichlorodimethylsilane |
| Al2O3 | alumina |
| B4C | boron carbide |
| BABT | behind armor blunt trauma |
| BFS | backface signature |
| BPI | ballistic performance index |
| EER | energy enhancement ratio |
| EG | ethylene glycol |
| NIJ | National Institute of Justice |
| PC | polycarbonate |
| PEG | polyethylene glycol |
| PMC | polymer matrix composites |
| PVAc | polyvinyl acetate |
| SEA | specific energy absorption |
| SiC | silicon carbide |
| SiO2 | silica |
| STF | shear thickening fluid |
| UHMWPE | ultra high molecular weight polyethylene |
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