| Acronym | Meaning |
| DEXAFS | Dispersive Extended X-ray Absorption Fine Structure |
| PVFM | Poly(vinyl Formal) |
| OHC | Outer Hair Cell |
| IEA | International Energy Agency |
| REELS | Reflection Electron Energy-loss Spectroscopy |
| ESAT | Environmental Services Assistance Team |
| BHC | Benzene Hexachloride |
| ADP | Adenosine Diphosphate (RN 58-64-0) |
| EBSP | Electron Backscattering Pattern |
| HEMA | Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate |