| Acronym | Meaning |
| ICP-OES | Inductively Coupled Plasma-optical Emission Spectroscopy |
| CMI | Cell-mediated Immunity |
| ISRS | Impulsive Stimulated Raman Scattering |
| NLS | Nonlinear Schroedinger Equation |
| DBMS | Data Base Management System |
| GDS | Glow Discharge Spectrometer |
| WSOC | Water-soluble Organic Carbon |
| CHP | Chemical Hygiene Plan |
| MSPD | Matrix Solid-Phase Dispersion |
| SSIP | Solvent-separated Ion Pair |