| Acronym | Meaning |
| DIU | Data Information Unit (of WOCE Data System) |
| ROM | Reactive Oxygen Metabolite |
| HERG | Human Ether-a-go-go-related Gene |
| SCPF | Self-consistent Polarization Field Method |
| ICS | Inhaled Corticosteroid |
| LMF | Ladle Metallurgical Facility |
| LFG | Landfill Gas |
| TCO | Transparent Conducting Oxide |
| ESEP | Exact Static Exchange (plus) Polarization (potential) |
| GIPME | Global Investigation Of Pollution In The Marine Environment |