| Acronym | Meaning |
| CVA | Canonical Variate Analysis |
| NMVOC | Nonmethane Volatile Organic Compound |
| FLMS | Femtosecond Laser Mass Spectrometry |
| LEISS | Low-energy Ion-scattering Spectroscopy |
| COD | Continuous Optical Discharge |
| CSRS | Cooperative State Research Service (US Dept. Of Agriculture) |
| BTX | Benzene, Toluene, And Xylene |
| MRCI | Multireference Configuration Interaction |
| EMAP | Energy-modified Adiabatic Phase (matrix Method) |
| PEG | Polyethylene Glycol |