| Acronym | Meaning |
| MEMS | Microelectromechanical Systems |
| DRIE | Deep Reactive Ion Etching |
| COLD | Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease |
| VSSP | Viscous Suspension Spinning Process |
| PMDL | Practical Method Detection Limit |
| NPPC | Nuclear Power Plant Consultant |
| NETI | National Enforcement Training Institute |
| EMPACT | Environmental Monitoring For Public Access And Community Tracking |
| SCCF | Self-consistent Continued Fraction |
| SAWS | Surface Acoustic Wave Sensor |