| Acronym | Meaning |
| MAPK | Mitogen-activated Protein Kinase |
| COA | Coenzyme A |
| BI | Bond Increment (method In Calcns. On Large Molecules) |
| RPD | Relative Percent Difference |
| MLRA | Multiple Linear Regression Analysis |
| REM | Reflection Electron Microscopy |
| LHEA | Laboratory For High Energy Astrophysics |
| MDL | Method Detection Level Or Limit |
| GEIS | Generic Environmental Impact Statement |
| CCD | Carbonate Compensation Depth |