| Acronym | Meaning |
| MSO | Maximum Similarity (spin) Orbital |
| RRG | Rift-related Granitoids |
| PARS | Photoacoustic Raman Spectroscopy |
| DSS | Deep Seismic Sounding |
| GWD | Gaussian Wave Packet Dynamics |
| NORS | National Organics Reconnaissance Survey (US EPA 1974-1975) |
| TNS | 6-p-Toluidino-2-naphthalenesulfonic Acid |
| NSE | Neutron Spin Echo |
| LAMMS | Laser Micro Mass Spectrometry |
| FFS | Flame Fluorescence Spectroscopy |