| Acronym | Meaning |
| NKN | Sodium Potassium Niobate |
| GERM | Geochem. Earth Ref. Model |
| AEI | Avalanche Electron Injection |
| LAP | Laboratory Accreditation Program |
| RO | Reverse Osmosis |
| SIOA | Surface-induced Optical Anisotropy |
| LIRE | Laser Ionization Recombination Emission |
| USATHAMA | US Army Toxic And Hazardous Materials Agency |
| BADT | Best Available Demonstrated Technology |
| MIPAS | Michelson Interferometer For Passive Atmospheric Sounding |