| Acronym | Meaning |
| PDR | Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy |
| COMP | Cartilage Oligomeric Matrix Protein |
| OSCAR | Oxidn. And Scavenging Characteristics Of April Rains |
| VSM | Vibrating Sample Magnetometer |
| IGAIM | Individual Gages (for) Atoms In Molecules |
| LEPECVD | Low Energy Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition |
| SCI | Super Configuration Interaction |
| EPACSAR | EPA Chemical Activities Status Report |
| XAFS | X-ray Absorption Fine Structure |
| ISCST | Industrial Source Complex Short Term Model (US EPA) |