| Acronym | Meaning |
| APCVD | Atm.-pressure Chem. Vapor Deposition |
| DHB | 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic Acid |
| CRE | CAMP-responsive Element |
| GAEP | Generalized Atomic Effective Potential |
| TDVPT | Time-dependent Variation-perturbation Theory |
| GEIS | Generic Environmental Impact Statement |
| JPCRD | Journal Of Physical And Chemical Reference Data |
| ESIMS | Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry |
| MSA | Mineralogical Society Of America |
| PPG | Polypropylene Glycol |