initialism = an abbreviation pronounced wholly or partly using the names of its constituent letters, e.g., CD =
compact disc, pronounced cee dee
pseudo-blend = an abbreviation whose extra or omitted letters mean that it cannot stand as a true acronym, initialism, or
portmanteau (a word formed by combining two or more words).
MECCA – (a) Milwaukee Exposition Convention Center and Arena, a former name for the sports venue now known as
UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena
MECO – (a)
Main engine cutoff (NASA code for point in Space Shuttle assent when three main engines are shut down prior to External Tank (ET) separation)
initialism = an abbreviation pronounced wholly or partly using the names of its constituent letters, e.g., CD =
compact disc, pronounced cee dee
pseudo-blend = an abbreviation whose extra or omitted letters mean that it cannot stand as a true acronym, initialism, or
portmanteau (a word formed by combining two or more words).
MECCA – (a) Milwaukee Exposition Convention Center and Arena, a former name for the sports venue now known as
UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena
MECO – (a)
Main engine cutoff (NASA code for point in Space Shuttle assent when three main engines are shut down prior to External Tank (ET) separation)