| Acronym | Meaning |
| STMAS | Satellite Transition Magic-angle-spinning |
| I-TE | International Toxicity Equiv. |
| BSS | Backscattering Spectroscopy |
| LPED | Low-pressure Electric Discharge |
| OGE | One Gluon Exchange |
| SGA | Symmetric Group Approach |
| CODIS | Combined DNA Index System |
| NMIJ | National Metrology Institute Of Japan |
| FTP | US Federal Test Procedure (for Exhaust Catalysts) |
| TEAM | Total Exposure Assessment Methodology |