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When are noun abbreviations written in capitals?

Some noun abbreviations seem to be written completely in capitals, while others only begin with a capital. Abb. (Abbildung) Bhf. (Bahnhof) Jh. (Jahrhundert) EL (Esslöffel) AKW (Atomkraftwerk) PLZ ...

asked Nov 24 '11 at 11:42

Tim N
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