| Acronym | Meaning |
| SXRD | Surface X-ray Diffraction |
| PUFA | Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid |
| COMP | Cartilage Oligomeric Matrix Protein |
| EID | Electron Impact Desorption |
| SEC | Sulfite Evaporator Condensate |
| DT | Dynamic Tear |
| RRM | RNA Recognition Motif |
| ARAT | Avion De Recherche Atmospherique Et Teledetection |
| BEPR | Biological Excess Phosphorus Removal |
| IBS | Ion Beam Sputtering |