| Acronym | Meaning |
| RFGE | Rotating-field Gel Electrophoresis |
| MIF | Migration Inhibitory Factor |
| IGEFET | Interdigitated-gate-electrode Field-effect Transistor |
| NPD | Nitrogen Phosphorus Detector (gas Chromatography) |
| DIN | Deutsche Industrie-Norm (German Industrial Standard) |
| RMLC | Recommended Maximum Contaminant Level |
| LAI | Leukocyte Adherence Inhibition |
| SCLS | Surface Core Level Shift |
| BOW | Bond-order Wave |
| PESOS | Perkin-Elmer Solvent Optimization System |